If we can prevent great suffering at no cost to ourselves, we ought to do so. That principle is widely accepted and difficult to dispute. Yet Western governments are neglecting an opportunity to reduce the great misery caused by mental illness, even though the net cost would be nil.
The evidence for this claim comes from recent research by a team of economists at the London School of Economics. The team, directed by Richard Layard, drew on data from four major developed countries (Australia, Britain, Germany, and the United States) in which people were asked to indicate, on a 0-10 scale, how satisfied they were with their life.
Successful CBHC Day @ the Capitol!
CBHC Staff would like to thank all those who participated in making CBHC Day @ The Capitol…
The ICCD Clubhouse Model has been accepted for inclusion as Evidence Based Practice by United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Clubhouse Model has officially been accepted to the National Registry of Evidence based Practices and Programs,…
Collaborative Care for Patients with Depression and Chronic Illnesses
"Patients with depression and poorly controlled diabetes, coronary heart disease, or both have an increased risk of…