Implications on economy

• What are the implications of psychological research for the economy?

  They influence financial prosperity and well-being
• What is the estimated cost of absence from work due to mental disorders?

  £15 billion a year
• What percentage of work absences are caused by mild to moderate mental health disorders?

  A third of all absences
• What are the roles of both parents in a child's upbringing according to recent research?

  • Both parents provide emotional support
  • Fathers fulfill a qualitatively different role
  • Shared childcare responsibilities are common
  • Mothers often work longer hours as higher earners
• Who first asserted that a child forms a secure bond with its mother?

  John Bowlby
• How has the perception of the father's role in childcare changed?

  Fathers are seen as equally valuable in upbringing
• What treatments are commonly used for depression and OCD?

  SSRIs and psychotherapeutic drugs
• What role does psychological research play in the workforce?

  It supports a healthy workforce and reduces absences
• What are some methods for treating mental disorders mentioned in the text?

  CBT and systematic desensitisation
• How does psychological research benefit the economy regarding mental health?

  It helps individuals manage conditions and return to work
• What is the significance of flexible working arrangements in modern families?

  They help maximize income and economic contribution
• What type of drugs are used for stress conditions?

  Anti-anxiety drugs
• What is the traditional view of childcare responsibilities according to Bowlby?

  Childcare is solely a mother's responsibility
• How has the role of mothers changed in modern households?

  Mothers often become the higher earners