CID Development Perspectives: The Economics of Mental Health in the Developing World featuring Gautam Rao (Harvard University). Rao highlights the intersection of policy, poverty, and mental health--specifically focusing on anxiety and depression. He uses evidence to discuss the implications of economic policies on mental health, as well as whether economic returns could potentially arise from its consideration. Rao emphasizes the role social media could play in deteriorating mental health among teens, but he also notes that research remains lacking in developing countries.
This talk occurred at the 2023 North East Universities Development Consortium (NEUDC) Conference at the Harvard Kennedy School on November 4, 2023.