Building Brain Capital
Dr. Harris Eyre, a physician, neuroscientist, and Collaborative Advisor, posits that a new narrative centered on “Brain Capital” has the potential to fuel economic and societal recovery and resilience. This was published in collaboration with leading scientists and economists, including Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
“Brains are indispensable drivers of human progress. Why not invest more heavily in them? ”
Key points:
Brain Health Challenges and Impact: Disruptions in optimal brain function, worsened by events like COVID-19 and climate shocks, highlight the immense economic and social costs and the lasting impact on mental health globally.
Value of Brain Skills in Economy: The modern economy highly values brain skills, necessitating adaptation and development of cognitive abilities to sustain jobs, particularly amid automation threats and global crises.
Introduction of Brain Capital: The concept of "Brain Capital" prioritizes brain skills and health, aiming to revolutionize economic evaluation and promote global recovery by measuring Brain Capital as a crucial national health metric.
Barriers to Brain Health Improvement: Despite the potential prevention of many mental health conditions, significant gaps exist in seeking help and responding to available treatments, compounded by disparities and neglect in vulnerable populations.
Initiatives and Investment: International and private sector efforts acknowledge the value of Brain Capital, investing in mental health technologies and launching programs to integrate mental health into recovery plans, aiming to boost brain health, resilience, and global economic and societal stability.
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Authors: Harris A. Eyre, Rym Ayadi, William Ellsworth Gowri Aragam, Erin Smith, Walter D. Dawson, Agustin Ibanez, Cara Altimus, Michael Berk, Husseini K. Manji, Eric A. Storch, Marion Leboyer, Naoko Kawaguchi, Michael Freeman, Patrick Brannelly, Facundo Manes, Sandra B. Chapman, Jeffrey Cummings, Carol Graham, Benjamin F. Miller,Zoltan Sarnyai, Retsina Meyer, and William Hynes