Third of Brits have worse mental health after social exclusion

The provider surveyed 2,002 general consumers and found that over half (58%) have experienced social exclusion over the last year. Of those who experienced social exclusion, 41% felt isolated, 41% experienced feelings of sadness, and 33% were anxious. Specifically, respondents living with a disability were more likely to experience exclusion (72%) and were twice as likely to report poor mental health than the wider population, Bupa noted. People living with a disability reported a higher level of loneliness (43%), while women in this group were "significantly" more likely to report...