Mental health inequities are projected to cost the U.S. $14 trillion between now and 2040, according to a new study from the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College and the Deloitte Health Equity Institute.
The analysis concluded that unaddressed mental health conditions create a significant economic burden for the country and that eliminating inequities in treatment could lead to significant savings on health care.
Now you’re just splitting hairs.
I also talked about how college is cheaper than jail.
We’re both talking about the same thing; using expensive punishment instead of cheaper, more humane alternatives.