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Recent rumours from the ministry hint that the proposal on the table to psychotherapy<\/em> refund cancelled for budgetary reasons. The published article in The Lancet contradicts this. Putting money into psychotherapy would make money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Annually, these psychological problems cost the United States about 1 trillion dollars. <\/strong> According to the WHO, governments worldwide invest far too little in mental health care. On average, they put 3% of the budget for medical care into caring for people who are struggling mentally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hundreds of millions of people in the world have mental problems without access to treatment. So this is not only a huge problem of basic healthcare, but also of economic and social development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, these mental health problems are increasing day by day, in all countries. Complaints such as fear<\/a> and depression increased by 50% between 1990 and 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A study in 36 countries over 15 years yields spectacular results: a $150 billion investment results in increased economic activity generating $400 billion and improved mental health generating 310 billion returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The World Bank and WHO brought together politicians, clinicians and academics to discuss the issue on 13 and 14 April last. Forerunners include Brazil, Ethiopia and South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCosts in U.S.A. due to anxiety and depression.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Psychological complaints rise, investment helps.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Action is needed.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n