Psychology GCSE
Economic costs of mental health problems
What Economic costs of mental health problems means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Lost working days, reduced employment and the cost of treatment and care all place pressure on public spending and productivity.
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- Psychological problems (AQA GCSE)
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