Mental health crisis' true cost

As the number of workers grappling with anxiety and depression grows steadily, The Productivity Commission is calling for “sweeping policy changes” in the health system, at work and within the -justice system. The nation’s mental health crisis – 3.9 million Australians are battling mental illness – has cost the economy $180 billion, The Australian reports. Healthcare support and services is the largest economic cost, followed by lower economic participation and informal care. More than one million afflicted Australians are not receiving treatment, mostly due to social stigmas.