An international Ipsos survey revealed in March 2024 that 55% of French people regularly think about their mental health.
Women and Generation Z
This trend is clearly increasing, particularly among women and Generation Z, where 63% consider this subject to be a priority. Stress, depression and anxiety have become daily challenges for a significant part of the population.
Stress affects a third of French people
The Dentsu Insights study shows that a third of French people suffer from disturbances due to stress and that a quarter have already gone through a depressive episode. 12% of adults over 18 have been affected by depression in the last year, according to Public Health France, and 16% of them suffered from anxiety.
A major impact on health
More importantly, 4% of adults have considered suicide. Inflation and the rising cost of living also have a major impact on the mental health of the French, with repercussions on their use of medicine and their consumption of medications.
The brake on the cost of treatment
21% of French people use medication to manage their stress or depression, while 27% rely on loved ones for support. However, the cost of treatments pushes some people to practice self-medication or to forgo medical consultations.
 Didier Galibert
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07/10/2024 | 
