Mental disorders can devastate and shorten lives, impoverish individuals, and create social problems. They can also be very costly to families, communities, and national economies—in 2010, the global cost of mental disorders was US$2493 billion, and was projected to exceed $6000 billion by 2030.¹ However, evidence-based public mental health interventions can prevent these disorders, treat them when they arise, prevent associated effects, and promote mental wellbeing.² Furthermore, many such interventions are not only affordable, but also economically attractive.

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扩大公共精神卫生干预措施覆盖面的经济理由

精神疾病可以毁灭和缩短生命，使个人贫困，并造成社会问题。它们对家庭，社区和国民经济也可能造成巨大的损失— 2010年，全球精神障碍的成本为24,930亿美元，预计到2030年将超过6万亿美元^。1然而，基于证据的公共精神卫生干预措施可以预防这些疾病，在出现这些疾病时加以治疗，防止相关的影响，并促进心理健康。²此外，许多此类干预措施不仅价格可承受，而且在经济上具有吸引力。