Economics of mental health: Providing a platform for efficient mental health policy

In acknowledgment of the importance of mental health, this themed issue of Applied Health Economics and Health Policy contains a series of 13 papers on the ‘Economics of Mental Health’. From a quick glance at the articles, the reader will notice that the collection is diverse, representing high- to low- and middle-income countries, various population groups and canvassing a range of topics. The content is novel, relevant and timely with sound research and policy implications noted.