Poll of British adults on additudes to depression.
Date Published: 02 May 2012
Categories: Health | Public and communities | Public Sector | Social | UK
Description
82% of people surveyed agree with the statement: "I think that people who have depression are often embarrassed about admitting that they have the illness."
46%of men and 62% of women surveyed agreed with the statement: "If someone were to talk to me about having depression I would be able to give them useful advice about where to seek help and support."
Methodology: ComRes interviewed 2028 GB adults online between 13th and 15th April 2012. Data were weighted to be demographically representative of all GB adults. ComRes is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.