2023
DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2023.1
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Making an economic argument for investment in global mental health: The case of conflict-affected refugees and displaced people

Abstract: Mental health expenditure accounts for just 2.1% of total domestic governmental health expenditure per capita. There is an economic, as well as moral, imperative to invest more in mental health given the long-term adverse impacts of mental disorders. This paper focuses on how economic evidence can be used to support the case for action on global mental health, focusing on refugees and people displaced due to conflict. Refugees present almost unique challenges as some policy makers may be reluctant to divert sc… Show more

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