Assessing the impact of mental health on our economy | Reimagine Mental Health | Investec

We are joined by Dr. Sumaiyah Docrat (Global Consultant and Health Economist), Bharti Patel (National Executive Director of SA Federation for Mental Health) and Sinenhlanhla Sithomo (Head of Insurance Business at Investec Life), as we seek to understand the scale and impact of the mental health crisis on our country.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:47 Insights from a health economist
00:02:24 The price tag of mental health conditions in SA
00:03:58 The mental health economy
00:05:07 What is the role of corporates in addressing mental health?
00:07:08 Mental health in SA
00:10:11 How has mental health impacted or GDP?
00:11:28 What are the psychosocial risks of mental health?
00:11:51 Breaking the mental health stigma around men
00:12:31 The link between living benefits and mental health claims
00:15:27 Importance of managing mental health as a frontline healthcare worker
00:16:32 Are you the frontline of your family?
00:18:11 What steps can SA put in place towards mental health?
00:23:44 How Investec invests in mental health
00:26:04 Closing