psychological research and the economy

• Attachment research into the role of the father

  • Recent research has stressed the importance of the father in a child’s healthy psychological development
  • May promote more flexible working arrangements in the family
  • Means modern parents are better equipped to contribute more effectively to the economy
• development of treatment for mental disorders

  • 1/3 of all days off work are caused by mental disorders such as depression
  • Psychological research into causes and treatments of mental disorders means that people have access the therapies or psychotherapeutic drugs (eg SSRIs)
  • People with mental disorders can manage their condition effectively, return to work and contribute to the economy