The mental wealth of nations

Nature. 2008 Oct 23;455(7216):1057-60. doi: 10.1038/4551057a.

Abstract

Countries must learn how to capitalize on their citizens' cognitive resources if they are to prosper, both economically and socially. Early interventions will be key.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging / psychology
  • Child
  • Child Development
  • Cost of Illness
  • Depression / economics
  • Humans
  • Learning Disabilities / economics
  • Mental Disorders / economics*
  • Mental Disorders / prevention & control
  • Mental Disorders / psychology
  • Mental Health*
  • Risk Factors
  • United Kingdom
  • Work / psychology