Research and analysis

Mental capital and wellbeing: making the most of ourselves in the 21st century

Foresight report looking at how to improve mental resources and mental wellbeing through life.

• From: Government Office for Science
• Published: 22 October 2008

Documents

Mental capital and wellbeing: final project report

Ref: 113-08-FO/B

PDF, 11.6 MB, 317 pages

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Mental capital and wellbeing: executive summary

Ref: 116-08-FO/B

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Mental capital and wellbeing: stakeholder engagement

Ref: 117-08-FO/B

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Details

This report looks at how a person’s mental resources change through life, as a child, adult and in old age, and identifies factors that can help or hinder their development.

It sets out the opportunities and challenges facing the UK over the next 20 years and beyond, and suggests what government, individuals and businesses can do to meet the challenges ahead.

Further details of the project are available from the mental capital and wellbeing project page.

Published 22 October 2008