Infinite Blaze;
Let's spread the Joy!
This 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 Arts & Music to spark connection, conversation, and compassion.
Why Mental Health Awareness Matters
Growing Public Concern in the UK
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A landmark Ipsos survey highlights that 54% of Britons now consider mental health the UK’s most pressing health worry, surpassing even cancer and obesity The Guardian.
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Young people—especially women—and those burdened by the pandemic and cost-of-living crises report rising anxiety and stress levels The GuardianThe TimesFinancial Times.
Prevalence & Economic Impact
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Approximately 1 in 4 adults in England experiences a mental health issue each year, including anxiety, depression, or stress PrioryWikipedia.
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The economic burden of mental ill-health is staggering—estimated at £300 billion annually, covering direct health costs and indirect losses such as reduced productivity PrioryStatista.
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In 2022, the public sector lost 18.5 million working days due to mental health issues, with patients earning nearly £10,000 less annually due to mental health challenges PrioryWikipedia.
Youth & Educational Impact
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Emotional disorders among children and teenagers rose from 1 in 9 in 2017 to 1 in 6 in 2020, highlighting the growing burden among youth Priory.
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Self-harm in young women has tripled since 1993, with 25.7% of women aged 16–24 reporting self-harm at some point Priory.
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Over 30% of children and young people are being referred to NHS services for anxiety, particularly in Wales, where referrals have increased 34% since 2015–16 Wikipedia.
The Heightened Risk for South Asian Communities
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South Asian youth aged 18–24 have a slightly higher rate of mental health issues (35%) compared to White British peers (30%)—yet access to treatment remains significantly lower Scientia News.
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South Asian women are 1.5 times more likely to experience anxiety or depression, but only 13% access mental health services, compared to 25% of White British women Scientia News.
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Cultural stigma, misunderstanding, and language barriers make mental health less approachable in South Asian families, preventing early help-seeking Scientia NewsBritish Psychological SocietyTRT WorldMental Health UK.
Real World Consequences
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In 2023, the UK recorded 7,055 suicides, the highest rate since 1999. Suicide remains the leading cause of death among men under 50 Wikipedia+1.
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In sectors like construction, workers are four times more likely to die by suicide—highlighting how toxic working conditions and limited mental health support intersect The Scottish Sun.
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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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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.”