Today’s Solutions: August 16, 2026

The mental health charity Mind says every year one in four people in the UK will experience mental health problems, which could be anything from depression, panic attacks, eating disorders, OCD, and everything in between. The charity also says people with mental illnesses are more likely to suffer from physical health inequalities, such as coronary or respiratory illnesses and obesity.Last month, David Cameron took some steps in recognising the seriousness of the UK’s mental health…

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