Br J Psychiatry. 2010 Jun;196(6):423-4. doi: 10.1192/bjp.bp.110.080549.
During the period of austerity that we now face, the National Health Service (NHS), including mental health services, will have to make efficiency savings at a time when demand for services is likely to rise. It is critical to highlight that investment in evidence-based prevention, early intervention and treatment for mental disorders can have economic benefits that go far beyond the health sector. Many potential areas for efficiency savings, such as resources invested in management and administration, are relevant across the whole of the health system. The economic downturn may, however, also present a specific opportunity for radical innovation within the mental health system.
在我们目前面临的紧缩时期，国民保健制度（NHS），包括精神健康服务，将不得不在服务需求可能上升的时候节约效率。必须强调的是，对精神障碍进行循证预防、早期干预和治疗的投资具有经济效益，远远超出卫生部门。许多潜在的节约效率的领域，如投资于管理和行政的资源，与整个卫生系统都有关。然而，经济衰退也可能为精神卫生系统带来激进创新的特定机会。
