Investing in mental health is both a moral and an economic imperative

22 Oct 2024

Poor mental health has significant consequences for people’s wellbeing, but also has an enormous economic cost – approximately 5 per cent of GDP in 2019. Aadya Bahl argues for the greater investment in mental health services in the UK, advocating for cost-effective treatments that prioritise societal wellbeing and have sizable economic benefits. Enjoying this post? Then … Continued
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Alexis Papazoglou

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