I didnt know where to start: A quarter of adults in Stafford lost in the mental health crisis [Video]

The research, commissioned by mental health platform Finbogo, found that around 1 in 4 people have sought mental health support in the past five years. However, a worrying 53% admitted they didn’t know where to start, and around 1 in 4 (25%) said the NHS support they received did not meet their needs.

With 44% of people saying it was difficult to access mental health support through the NHS and 60% citing long waiting times as a major barrier, the strain on the public healthcare system is becoming too much for many to bear.

“This is a silent crisis, and Stafford is not immune,” says Henry Anderson, co-founder of Finbogo.

“Too many people in Stafford are being left in limbo, either waiting months for help or being handed medication instead of real, personalised support. That’s why we built Finbogo …