The costs of mental ill-health for the economy as a whole are high
Employment and unemployment gaps are considerable for people with mental ill-health
Workers suffering from mental ill-health who attend work show less productivity
The costs of mental ill-health for benefit systems are high
The personal costs of mental ill-health are also high
Workers with mental ill-health work in jobs of poorer quality
Most mental illness has its onset in childhood or adolescence
Young people at risk need more attention earlier to prevent poor outcomes later
Access to professional support in schools is limited in most countries
Leaving school early lowers educational attainment and job prospects