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Additional authors

1. Clark, David M. (David Millar), 1954-

Description

1. ix, 373 pages : illustrations; 23 cm

Summary

1. Britain has become a world leader in providing psychological therapies thanks to the work of Richard Layard and David Clark. But, even so, in Britain and worldwide the majority of people who need help still don't get treatment. This is both unjust and a false economy. This book argues for change. It shows that mental ill-health causes more of the suffering in our society than physical illness, poverty or unemployment. Moreover, greater spending on helping people to recover from mental health problems - and stay well - would generate massive savings to national economies, as those who suffer from depression and anxiety disorders account for nearly a half of all disability and are predominantly of working age. Modern talking therapies, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), are highly effective, and if more sufferers got these treatments, lives would be turned around and the cost would be fully covered by the huge savings. Thrive explores the new effective solutions to the misery and injustice caused by mental illness. It describes how successful psychological treatments have been developed and explains what works best for whom. It also urges us to do all we can to prevent these problems in the first place, through better schools and a better society. And, most importantly, it offers real hope.

Subject

1. Mental health services > Great Britain
2. Mental health > Great Britain
3. Labor economics > Great Britain
4. Mental health policy > Great Britain
5. Labor economics
6. Mental health
7. Mental health policy
8. Mental health services
9. Evidenz-basierte Medizin
10. Psychotherapie
11. Kognitiv beteendeterapi
12. Psykisk hälsa
13. Psykiska sjukdomar
14. Great Britain

Contents

1. Problem. What is the problem? -- What is mental illness? -- How many suffer? -- Do they get help? -- How does it affect people's lives? -- Economic cost -- What causes mental illness? -- What can be done? Does therapy work? -- How therapies are developed? -- What works for whom? -- Can we afford more therapy? -- Improving access to psychological therapies -- What works for young people? -- Can we prevent mental illness? -- Would a better culture help? -- Stop this pain.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.