The economic cost of OCD in the UK: who pays?
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Chris Sampson evaluates a cost-of-illness analysis on the economic burden of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in the UK.
[read the full story...]Cost-effective strategies for mental health workplace intervention
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Chris Sampson summarises a review on the cost-effectiveness of mental health workplace interventions, which presents up-to-date evidence on the different things that employers can do to help those in their workforce affected by mental health problems or substance misuse.
[read the full story...]Cost-effectiveness of CBT for depression: uncertainty remains
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Chris Sampson reviews a recent US study which looks at the cost-effectiveness of CBT versus second-generation antidepressants for the initial treatment of major depressive disorder.
[read the full story...]Is third-wave CBT good value?
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Chris Sampson summarises a systematic review on the economic impact of third-wave cognitive behavioural therapies, such as mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, extended behavioural activation, dialectical behaviour therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
[read the full story...]The case for investing in anxiety and depression treatment on a global scale
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Chris Sampson looks at a major new economic study into the return on investment of increased coverage for anxiety and depression treatment.
[read the full story...]Economic impact of youth mental health services in the UK
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Alastair Canaway and Chris Sampson look at a new PSSRU report on youth mental health services in the UK, and how they affect health, education and employment.
[read the full story...]Are Internet interventions cost-effective for mental health?
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Chris Sampson looks at a systematic review of the economics of Internet interventions for common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
[read the full story...]Stratify, specialise, standardise, analyse: maximising quality and efficiency in elective care
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Our resident Elf Economist Chris Sampson summarises a recent report from Monitor (England’s health services regulator), which looks at how NHS providers can improve productivity in elective care.
[read the full story...]Art therapy for common mental health disorders
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Chris Sampson reports on a new HTA systematic review and economic evaluation of art therapy for non-psychotic mental health disorders like depression, anxiety and phobias.
[read the full story...]Peer-led self-management for mental health: impressive programme, not so sure about the research
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Lucy Simons and Chris Sampson appraise a recent evaluation of peer-led self-management training for people with severe mental illness.
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