Thrive: How Better Mental Health Care Transforms Lives and Saves Money

A compelling argument for improving society's mental health through increased services and better policy

Mental illness is a leading cause of suffering in the modern world. In sheer numbers, it afflicts at least 20 percent of people in developed countries. It reduces life expectancy as much as smoking does, accounts for nearly half of all disability claims, is behind half of all worker sick days, and affects educational achievement and income. There are effective tools for alleviating mental...