Psychology and the economy

• the findings of psychological research can benefit our economic prosperity.
• how attachment research into the role of the father can benefit our economy

  • recent research has stressed the importance of multiple attachments and the role of the father in healthy psychological development.
  • this may promote more flexible working arrangements in the family
  • this means that modern parents are better equipped to contribute more effectively to the economy.
• how the development of treatment for mental illness can benefit our economy

  • a third of all days off work are caused by mental disorders such as depression
  • psychological research into the causes and treatments of mental disorders means that patients can have the condition diagnosed quickly
  • patients have access to therapies or psychotherapeutic drugs, such as SSRIs
  • sufferers can manage their condition effectively, return to work and contribute to the economy.