The economic burden of mental health deterioration on Australian households: a longitudinal analysis of out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures

Md. Ehsanul Haque Tamal et al.

Health Economics Review2026https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-026-00725-zarticle
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Mental health deterioration significantly increases household healthcare expenditure burdens in Australia. Traditional health economics theories apply primarily to individuals with good mental health, indicating the need for targeted rather than universal policy approaches.

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  title        = {{The economic burden of mental health deterioration on Australian households: a longitudinal analysis of out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures}},
  author       = {Md. Ehsanul Haque Tamal et al.},
  journal      = {Health Economics Review},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s13561-026-00725-z},
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