psychology and the economy Flashcards
what did research find?
● after 36 weeks - 81% of cbt, 81% of drugs and 86% of combination group showed significant improvements with their symptoms of depression
● symptoms of ocd declined in 70% of patients taking ssris compared to placebo conditions
what impact does long term absences from work have?
● sick pay - used to cover therapy / medication
● temporary worker needs to be hired - paying 2 members of staff for 1 job
● new worker could be less efficient - spend time and money training new members of staff
what are the benefits for the economy?
● cbt / rebt and drug therapy is proven to be effective
● allows people to live normal lives - go back to work, earn money and pay their taxes
● more productive once in work due to increased motivation
what are the short and long term benefits?
● short term - drug therapy - cheaper and easier to administer / receive for the patient
● long term - cbt - is generally more expensive and requires a person to administer
however, this involves discovering the cause rather than just easing the symptoms, leading to a more effective recovery - allows people to be future proof
