Implications for the economy

• Absence from work due to mental health disorders costs the economy billions of pounds each year
• Psychological research has helped to identify possible causes of mental health disorders and create treatments (e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy)
• Sufferers can manage their mental health condition

  They can return to work, which has economic benefits to the wider society
• Research has identified the issues with eyewitness recall
• This has led to the development of techniques, such as the cognitive interview
• Being able to reduce expenses on wrongful arrests

  Ensure that criminals are caught
• Psychological research has shown that both parents are capable of providing the emotional support that is necessary for healthy psychological development
• This promotes more flexible working arrangements within the family


  Modern parents are better equipped to maximise their income and contribute more effectively to the economy