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
The transition to higher education and employment is more difficult for young people who suffer from mental ill-health
Needs for mental health care are often not met
Providing the right treatment to the right people is challenging
General practitioners are treating more and more mental illness
Absences due to mental illness tend to be long term
Employment reduces the cost and duration of treatment
The stigma attached to workers with mild-to-moderate mental ill-health in Denmark persists despite improvements
Significant barriers and lack of incentives hinder better prevention policies
Work conflicts correlate with mental health and are a main reason for seeking help
Return to work becomes difficult after three month's sick leave
Employers have limited obligations for addressing the high rate of sickness absence among workers with mental ill-health
The prevalence of mental ill-health is high on all working-age benefits
The large labour market distance of disability benefit claimants
Programme participation and employment outcomes for participants with mental ill-health
Longer sickness durations and poorer labour market outcomes for sick unemployed people