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Self-reported depression has risen by 50% in a decade, with self-reported anxiety, attempted suicide and self-harm also at their highest levels in ten years, according to the latest Scottish Health Survey, published today by the Scottish Centre for Social Research and the Scottish Government.

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) today announced that Professor Sir Robert Burgess will step down next year as Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Researchers from the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) will assess the Covid-19 pandemic’s ongoing impact on people’s mental health and financial circumstances.

Nancy Kelley, NatCen’s Deputy Chief Executive and Director of the Policy Research Centre, is to become the new CEO of Stonewall from 1 June. This is a tremendous appointment and achievement for Nancy and everyone at NatCen wishes to add their congratulations to the many others that she will receive today.

The proportion of Labour supporters who think the government should increase taxes and spend more on health, education and social benefits has fallen significantly, according to findings from the most recent British Social Attitudes survey.