Paying the Price: The cost of mental health care in England to 2026

Recognising the significance of mental health in terms of both expenditure and the overall health of the population, The King's Fund commissioned a review.

This report presents current and projected needs for mental health services and their related costs.

It gives details on a number of specific disorders, including depression, schizophrenic disorders and dementia.

Paying the Price suggests that without the right level and type of investment we will all pay the price – not just in wasted resources but also in wasted lives.

This report should be used to encourage informed debate about the future nature and shape of mental health support.