The costs of mental health problems ARE negotiable
Friyana Bhabha
Lowering the costs of mental health problems for governments, employers, families and sufferersTake Home Messages: The costs associated with mental health problems place a significant burden on governments, employers, families and individuals. Costs can be reduced through: Changes to legislation, to raise the retirement age, address unnecessary reliance on disability benefits and prevent discrimination; Targeted use of financial incentives for employers and tax credits for employees, to encourage workplace retention and return to wo...