Nearly half of UK adults feel unable to cope with stress, new Kalms study reveals

The research, commissioned by Kalms herbal remedies, considered financial struggles, hours of sleep achieved, daily commutes, quality time with close relationships and more.  The research, commissioned byKalms herbal remedies, considered financial struggles, hours of sleep achieved, daily commutes, quality time with close relationships and more.  Nationally, we're experiencing a sleep deprivation crisis with half (48%) of UK respondents saying stress prevents them from sleeping at night...

The research, commissioned by Kalms herbal remedies, considered financial struggles, hours of sleep achieved, daily commutes, quality time with close relationships and more. 

Nationally, we're experiencing a sleep deprivation crisis with half (48%) of UK respondents saying stress prevents them from sleeping at night. It appears that the stress-sleep cycle is starting younger and lasting longer, likely because of financial and work-related stress. Over half (53%) of respondents said they endure persistent financial stress due to soaring living costs.ⁱ Additionally, 43% of people revealed that they frequently experience workplace stress and 52% to feel close to burning out.ⁱ

Commenting on the findings, psychologist and psychotherapist Dr Charlotte Armitage explained:

"This survey shows how years of feeling stressed, overwhelmed and uncertain has impacted our lives. That nearly half of people (46%) still don't prioritise their emotional well-being is shocking.ⁱ Looking after our mental health is not something we should just do when feeling stressed; it's something we should proactively maintain, just like our physical health.

"As a nation, we could all benefit from making our mental well-being a priority. For many, simple lifestyle changes such as prioritising sleep, keeping active and eating well can help make a difference. Making time for loved ones, getting outdoors or practicing self-care can also be wonderful ways to decompress and settle into a calmful state of mind."

Dr Charlotte Armitage gives her top 5 tips to help make your mental well-being a priority:

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[i] The Kalmfulness Index. A nationally representative study involving 3,726 UK respondents. Commissioned by Kalms. 2023.

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