Although the cost of therapy may seem very high, the cost of not seeking help when needed may be just as high or higher. Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression can significantly impact your ability to function, negatively affecting all areas of your life.
Research has found that depression causes the second highest number of years lived with disability. Losses due to decreased productivity cost 2 billion dollars a year. On an individual level, those suffering from severe depression make $199 less a month due to missed work. Over time, untreated depression and other mental health conditions can be far more costly than therapy. There are also non-quantifiable losses to consider when mental health issues aren’t addressed. You may find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns, struggle to maintain healthy relationships, or find it difficult to be meaningfully engaged in your life the way you would like to be.