Infinite Blaze;
Let's spread the Joy!
This concert series is more than just entertainment—it is part of our powerful movement and original IP of TIF, Infinite Blaze: Let’s Spread the Joy – A Sound Movement for a Silent Struggle. Through this initiative, we aim to raise awareness about mental health, using the universal language of music to spark connection, conversation, and compassion.
This time, we are proud to present KS Harisankar and his band as they join and support the movement.
Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders
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Common mental disorders (anxiety, depression):
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About 1 in 6 adults had a common mental disorder in the past week 24hrtherapy.co.uk+14mind.org.uk+14england.nhs.uk+14todaynews.co.uk.
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Mixed anxiety and depression affect 7.8% of adults todaynews.co.uk+2madeofmillions.com+2mind.org.uk+2.
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Lifetime prevalence of depression in England is around 4–10% en.wikipedia.org+4mentalhealth.org.uk+4madeofmillions.com+4.
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PTSD:
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Approximately 1 in 10 people in the UK experience PTSD in their lifetime, with 4% at any given time embryo.com+1chemist-4-u.com+1.
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About 12.6% of women aged 16–24 screen positive embryo.com.
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ADHD:
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Nearly 2.5 million in England may have ADHD (1.6 m adults + 888k children/young adults), but only ~33% are diagnosed. Waiting lists topped 549,000 in March 2025 ft.com+1thetimes.co.uk+1.
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Children & Young People
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In 2023, 1 in 5 (20%) children and young people (ages 8–19) in England likely had a probable mental health disorder gov.uk+15england.nhs.uk+15england.nhs.uk+15.
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11–16-year-olds with eating disorders: 2.6%; ages 20–25: 5.9% 24hrtherapy.co.uk.
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By 2020, 33% of 16–24-year-olds showed signs of anxiety or depression en.wikipedia.org+1madeofmillions.com+1.
Demand on NHS Services
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Service contacts: 3.79 million people accessed NHS mental health, learning disability, and autism services in 2023–24 (40% increase since 2018–19) england.nhs.uk+124hrtherapy.co.uk+1.
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Waiting lists (April 2024):
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~1 million adults waiting
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345,000+ referrals over a year
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For under-18s: 343,000 waiting, 109,000+ waiting over a year theguardian.com+2reddit.com+2theguardian.com+2.
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Disability Benefits & Socioeconomic Impact
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Disability benefits:
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2.9 million working-age adults claimed disability benefits in 2024 (~7.5% of 16–64 age group), up ~900k since the pandemic theguardian.com+1thetimes.co.uk+1.
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Over 500,000 claims were primarily due to mental or behavioural conditions mentalhealth.org.uk+15theguardian.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15.
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Patients in contact with NHS mental health services rose by 36% since 2019; antidepressant prescriptions up by 12% thetimes.co.uk+1todaynews.co.uk+1.
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Suicide & “Deaths of Despair”
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Suicide statistics (2023):
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Total UK registered suicides: 7,055 (~19/day) — highest since 1999 en.wikipedia.org+1ons.gov.uk+1.
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England & Wales: 6,069 (rate 11.4/100k); Scotland: 792; Northern Ireland: 221 en.wikipedia.org+1ons.gov.uk+1.
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Most affected: men under 50 en.wikipedia.org+1en.wikipedia.org+1.
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Male suicide rate: 17.4/100k (highest since 1999); female rate: 5.7/100k, highest since 1994 ons.gov.uk.
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“Deaths of despair” (suicide, alcohol, drugs) up ~24%, adding ~1,200 deaths/year (~3,700 deaths total) thetimes.co.uk.
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Health Inequalities & Risk Factors
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Economic, housing, health insecurity: ~5 million working-age adults face serious insecurities, fuelling a stress ‘crisis’ theguardian.com.
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Gender differences:
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Women (16–24) are ~3× more likely to report mental health issues (26% vs 9%) mentalhealth.org.uk.
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Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety; self-harm reported by 25.7% of women vs 9.7% of men (ages 16–24) mentalhealth.org.uk.
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Men are 3× more likely to die by suicide and more likely to be sectioned or have substance dependence .
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London
Infinite Blaze, a vibrant concert series by TIF Entertainments Ltd, brings its inspiring blend of music and culture to the historic Ashcroft Theatre—an iconic London venue known for its intimate atmosphere and versatile, state-of-the-art facilities.
Manchester
The site was carefully prepared, including clearing and grading the land to ensure a solid foundation. Environmental considerations were taken into account to minimize impact and integrate the home harmoniously with the landscape.
Birmingham
Forum Birmingham is a premier 3,500-capacity venue located in the heart of the city, offering a versatile space for concerts, club nights, and corporate events. With state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, multiple bars, and flexible seating arrangements, it provides an exceptional setting for a wide range of events.
Our Vision
“To build a music movement that spreads joy, fosters emotional resilience, and raises awareness around mental health—using the universal power of music to inspire hope and break the stigma of depression.”
Our Mission
“Our mission is to use the power of music to promote mental well-being, raise awareness about depression, and foster a supportive community through uplifting, inclusive events.”
