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A ground-breaking argument for better treatment of mental health from Richard Layard (author of Happiness) and David M. Clark.

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

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
      Published 7 May 2015
      ISBN-13 9780241961117
      978-0241961117
      ISBN-10 0241961114
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      Mental health services Psychotherapy Psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A ground-breaking argument for better treatment of mental health from Richard Layard (author of Happiness) and David M. Clark.

      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

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