Credit crunch helpline to be launched

Source: Anxiety UK

Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Press Release

In a nutshell: Manchester-based Anxiety UK is launching a credit crunch crisis helpline to help Manchester residents who are being affected by the recession. The helpline, due to be launched in November, comes after the charity had a 400% surge in emails and double the amount of calls from people suffering from increased anxiety and stress because of the recession. The helpline will have trained volunteers who have experience of anxiety on standby, and an independent financial advisor will also be available to offer expert advice to those needing it.

Length of publication: Web page

Mental Health Foundation: UK society becoming more fearful

Source: Mental Health Foundation http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Press release and Report

In a nutshell: The Mental Health Foundation has warned people in the UK are becoming more fearful, leading to increasing levels of anxiety disorders, in a report today.  It also said fear and anxiety were strongly linked to depression as well as a range of physical health problems, including coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and asthma.  The report cited a number of causes for increasing levels of fear including a ‘culture of fear’ and the breakdown of social bonds. The charity called for a nationwide mental health promotion campaign targeting anxiety and fear and raising awareness of how people can recognise and manage fearful thoughts and feelings.

Length of publication: 58 pages

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