Knapp, Martin (2012) Mental health in an age of austerity. Evidence-Based Mental Health, 15 (3). pp. 54-55. ISSN 1362-0347
Abstract
Given the current economic climate, it might well be assumed that it is a poor time to advocate greater expenditure on people with mental health needs. With the push to reduce government spending, a strong light is being directed to every corner where cuts might be made and mental health services are not likely to prove exempt. But might there be a case for quite the opposite course. Research shows that some expenditure on selected interventions may actually reduce public spending in the short or longer term, in addition to improving the well-being of individuals, families and local communities.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Official URL: | http://ebmh.bmj.com/ |
| Additional Information: | © 2012 BMJ |
| Library of Congress subject classification: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
| Journal of Economic Literature Classification System: | I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health > I18 - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health |
| Sets: | Departments > Social Policy Research centres and groups > Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) Research centres and groups > LSE Health Research centres and groups > NIHR School for Social Care Research |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Aug 2012 15:41 |
| URL: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/45475/ |
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