Failing banks, government bailouts, rising unemployment and a contracting economy have taken centre stage over the past year. But how has this been affecting the British people?
Other than having to tighten our belts, the recession will undoubtedly cause a lot of emotional and mental stress.
In a survey last month the mental health care charity Mind released statistics to suggest men are suffering from hightened levels of emotional and mental stress that the uncertainty of a recession brings.
The different ways men cope with emotional stress compared with women means they are less likely than women to seek help.
With 75% of suicides carried out by men, many believe it’s time for government to implement a mental health care strategy for men, so that fewer suffer in silence.
For a comprehensive look at what impact the recession is having on men's mental health and what should be done, watch the video below.