In the second episode of The Bridge Project Exclusives on Behavioural Economics, we are joined by Dr Daniel Walsh. Dr Walsh is an experienced consultant with a background in risk and communications. His current research focuses on understanding how the public make sense of health and illness. In particular, how the public respond to conditions perceived as threatening and contagious. He has done his Bachelors in Psychology and Behavioural Science and MPhil in Social and Developmental Psychology from University of Cambridge.

In this episode, we discuss the stigma around mental health, the existing literature in mental health policies and steps that governments can take to promote effective mental health discussions. We also look at how behavioural science can be used to promote social distancing.

Disclaimer: The views expressed by the speakers are personal and do not reflect that of their respective institutions or The Bridge Project.

Attribution:
The Bridge Project (2020), "Behavioural Economics in Action: Mental Health Policies", Exclusives (2), 05 July 2020, URL: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921337/4442114 

Research Credits:
Manya Bhatia (Moderator & Research)

Music Credits:
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/