Economic Implications

Question 1

What are the implications of mental illness on the economy?

Answer 1

• 1/3rd of absences caused by mild-moderate mental health disorders-> finding effective treatment reduces number of days people have off work=improving the economy.
• conditions diagnosed quickly + gain treatment
• manage condition effectively + go back to work
• return to work= pay tax so economy benefits
• treated quickly = less cost on NHS

Question 2

Psychopathology + addiction + schizophrenia + gender

Answer 2

• treatment of illness makes people stay in work, contributing to economy
• drugs cheaper than CBT but CBT has long term effectiveness
• improving mental wellbeing, CBT can lead to increased productivity and reduced healthcare costs
• gender identity disorder-> treating in childhood with puberty blockers saves expensive mental health care costs in adulthood