OECD Health Policy Studies A New Benchmark for Mental Health Systems Tackling the Social and Economic Costs of Mental Ill-Health

Mental ill-health affects millions of people, and drives economic costs of more than 4% of GDP. A good mental health system helps people stay in good mental health, and connects those in need to appropriate support to manage their mental health condition or even fully recover from it. However, mental health care has long been neglected and under-funded, and unmet need for care is still high. The l...