I think when we invest in upstream interventions, in mental health promotion and mental illness prevention, we know the benefits are long-term. We know that supporting kids in school or post-secondary mental health first aid is all part of a continuum of supports we can provide that support people in achieving the best possible outcome from themselves.
I want to make the point that the investment on the table is not only money out, but money back in. When we invest in mental health and substance use health, it yields returns on the investment in relation to productivity, reduced acute care costs, reduced criminalization and reduced hospital stays.