Post-pandemic recovery efforts must transcend "business as usual" by incorporating mental health and wellbeing into economic development. The Mental Wealth Initiative, a collaboration between the University of Sydney Business School and mental health researchers based at the university's Brain and Mind Centre, builds on the UK's Mental Capital and Wellbeing Project. It emphasises the interplay between mental capital and wellbeing. This approach, termed "mental wealth," integrates GDP with mental and social assets, advocating for sustainable development and lifelong learning to foster societal thriving. The initiative challenges traditional GDP-centric policies, promoting investment in collective wellbeing to enhance national prosperity.
Drawing on the experiences of the pandemic and the influence of mental stability initiatives this article suggests some recommendations and highlights how individuals can persevere in difficult and challenging times, as well as make a positive impact on financial stability. Mental Wealth is a overlooked driver and when you harvest it, you will benefit.
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To learn just exactly how and what constitutes Mental Wealth in detail.
