The Hon. Mark Butler MP, Federal Minister for Mental Health & Ageing, joins key business and community leaders in Adelaide today to discuss ways to reduce the impact of mental health issues on Australian organisations, with the mental health of young men a key focus.
A recent report by Inspire Foundation and Ernst & Young found the cost of young men’s mental illness to the Australian economy is $3.27 billion per year in lost productivity. Young men with mental illness take an additional 9.5 days out of role per year – a loss of more than 9 million working days per year.
The report confirms the poor mental health of young men requires a whole-of-community response to raising awareness, prevention and treatment of young men’s mental illness – by government, businesses, NGOs and individuals.
The need for a greater focus on early intervention and developing ways to keep young men in school and at work was highlighted.
The Hon. Mark Butler MP said:
Today’s Adelaide event is part of a national series of roundtables to discuss the role of businesses in contributing to innovative solutions that will more effectively reach, support and engage young men, thus contributing to real mental health reform.
To download a copy of the ‘Counting the Cost: The Impact of Young Men’s Mental Health on the Australian Economy’ report click here
A recent report by Inspire Foundation and Ernst & Young found the cost of young men’s mental illness to the Australian economy is $3.27 billion per year in lost productivity. Young men with mental illness take an additional 9.5 days out of role per year – a loss of more than 9 million working days per year.
The report confirms the poor mental health of young men requires a whole-of-community response to raising awareness, prevention and treatment of young men’s mental illness – by government, businesses, NGOs and individuals.
The need for a greater focus on early intervention and developing ways to keep young men in school and at work was highlighted.
The Hon. Mark Butler MP said:
"The clear message is that we must intervene earlier and invest smarter to reduce the costs and impacts associated with young men’s illness. We stand to gain from both a happier, healthier population and increased productivity."
Today’s Adelaide event is part of a national series of roundtables to discuss the role of businesses in contributing to innovative solutions that will more effectively reach, support and engage young men, thus contributing to real mental health reform.
To download a copy of the ‘Counting the Cost: The Impact of Young Men’s Mental Health on the Australian Economy’ report click here
