Work out the long-term costs of perinatal mental health problems in your country. Use this evidence to make the case for investing in maternal mental health in low- and middle-income countries.
This tool is for health economists, researchers, and advocates aiming to encourage governments to invest in maternal mental health. If you’re delivering economic evidence for ministries, NGOs, or funders, this is for you.
- The Cost Calculator Tool is free to use – just cite this website when you publish your findings.
- Bear in mind that generating estimates takes time and resources.
- You’ll need researchers to find and analyse local data, plus budget for sharing your findings.
Cost Calculator Tool
Generate country-specific estimates of the long-term costs of untreated perinatal mental health problems. We’ve included an example using data from Thailand. To create estimates for your country, follow the steps in the How-to Guide.
Using the Cost Calculator Tool
Learn how to gather the data you need to estimate the long-term costs of perinatal mental health problems in your country.
Using the findings from the Cost Calculator Tool
Use your findings to inform policy and planning. We share practical tips from countries that have already produced estimates, showing you how to strengthen your advocacy and make the case for investment.