A study has ranked Britain as having the worst mental health of any country in Europe, according to new research reported by the Daily Mail. The findings highlight a stark contrast between the UK and its European neighbours, raising fresh concerns about the state of mental wellbeing among Britons and prompting questions over what is driving the disparity.

Despite Britain topping the table for poor mental health in Europe, the research found that Japan recorded the lowest levels of wellbeing globally, making it the most miserable nation overall. The study presents its findings via a comparative map illustrating mental health scores across different countries, though specific methodology and figures were not detailed in the available text.