Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the relationship between rising social fragmentation and rising levels of poor mental health in the UK.

The independent review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism is examining changes in prevalence, need, and demand. Its interim report found that there is no single, simple explanation for rising levels of psychological distress and demand, and identified areas where the evidence remains uncertain.

The review is considering a range of factors that may be contributing to rising prevalence and demand for support. The final report, which will be published shortly, will bring together the full body of evidence and make recommendations on how the health system and wider public services can respond more effectively.