According to psychiatrictimes.com.  "A new Lancet Commission report on mental health said that mental disorders are on the rise in every country in the world and will cost the global economy $16 trillion by 2030...“Mental health is often neglected and underfunded, even though nearly 2 billion people suffer from mental illness every year...As young people face the brunt of the global burden of mental illnesses, the report places great emphasis on experiences in childhood and adolescence, which shape life-long mental health."  Clearly, there is a cost to society when its citizenry isn't whole in all areas of their lives. Dr Donovan Thomas, Founder, Choose Life International joins me today to talk about "The Role of Mental Health in Achieving Economic Wellness." Some of what we looked at were: How is mental health impacting our society? Is there is a link to mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety with the suicide rate in Jamaica? Who is affected? Prevalence, morbidity and mortality And lots more. Connect with Dr Donovan Thomas: Email: [email protected] Choose Life International  Thanks for listening to The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You, a podcast of the Jamaica Stock Exchange with your host, Heneka Watkis-Porter! If this episode was impactful for you, let us know. Send us your feedback at [email protected] or on social media @jamstockex. The Jamaica Stock Exchange & You is produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter of The Entrepreneurial You podcast, you can find it at henekawatkisporter.com to hear leadership and entrepreneurship lessons from guests like Marlene Street-Forrest, Les Brown, Richard Branson, Seth Godin and more. That’s all for now, see you next week! Remember, as Warren Buffet says, "Rule number one: Don’t lose money. Rule number two: Don’t forget rule number one.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamstockexpodcast/message