Economic and social costs of mental health problems
The total cost of mental health problems in England in 2009/10 was £105.2 billion.
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Current evidence on depression – the view from Centre for Mental Health
Around nine out of 10 people who commit suicide suffer from a mental health problem with depression being the most common, affecting 60% of those who take their own lives.
“Parity of esteem”
Parity of esteem is the principle by which mental health must be given equal priority to physical health. There are however many areas where parity of esteem has not yet been realised.
Employment after prison
Reoffending costs the economy somewhere in the region of £11 billion. But less than a quarter of prisoners leave prison into some form of employment. Evidence shows that additional support is more likely to help ex-prisoners.
Helping patients with complex needs
Supporting GPs to offer help to patients with more complex physical and mental health needs.
Shocking gaps in UK maternal mental health services – #everyonesbusiness campaign launched today
Pregnant women and new mothers across almost half of the UK do not have access to specialist perinatal mental health services, potentially leaving them and their babies at risk.
Happiness is the government’s business say mental health experts
The ‘pursuit of happiness’ must become an explicit and measurable goal of government if the £105 billion annual cost of mental illness in England is to be reduced, according to a report published by a group of leading mental health experts.
Mental health care for all stages of life must be improved for all to thrive
This week, a new book by Lord Layard and Professor David Clark sets out a call for a transformation in the way we think about mental health and the priority mental health care is given.
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Liaison psychiatry
Psychiatric liaison services provide mental health care to people being treated for physical health conditions in general hospitals.