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Changing attitudes infographic

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Percentage of men who had sought help from a counsellor or psychotherapist

2014: 23%

2022: 27%

It is self-indulgent to seek counselling or psychotherapy if you do not have a serious problem

2014: 35% agree

2022: 24% agree

It is a good idea to seek counselling or psychotherapy for a problem before it gets out of hand

2014: 72% agree

2022: 83% agree

People might be happier if they talked to a counsellor or psychotherapist about their problems

2014: 66% agree

2022: 71% agree


2014 survey: This survey of 2,084 adults (aged 16+) was conducted by Ipsos MORI. Fieldwork was undertaken in March 2014. The survey was carried out online and data have been weighted to the known population figures for age, gender, region.

2022 survey: All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 5,136 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 9th to 23rd February 2022. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all GB adults (aged 16+).

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