Last year ended with a rush of reports that, taken together, provide impressive evidence for the growing recognition among British policy makers and advisers of the importance of psychological health and needs.
PolicyMental health a policy priorityWednesday, January 13th, 2010Mental health initiatives publishedFriday, December 11th, 2009A cross-governmental strategy in England into how mental health and well-being can be incorporated into every aspect of daily life was launched today to replace the National Service Framework for Mental Health which came to an end this autumn. New Horizons LaunchedWednesday, December 9th, 2009A new era for mental health Mental Health and EmploymentWednesday, December 9th, 2009Mental ill health presents a major challenge to our society. As well as the devastating impact it can have on individuals and their families, mental ill health costs the economy between £30 billion and £40 billion through lost production, sick pay, NHS treatment and unemployment. It is now also the most common reason for claiming health-related benefits. |
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