> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # ⚕️ Mental Health Spending Not On Par With Overall Spending. More US Childcare Workers. Company AI Usage Priorities. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/mental-health-spending-not-on-par-with-overall-spending-more-us-childcare-workers-company-ai-usage-priorities/ - Published: 2025-08-05T11:30:29.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-05T11:30:29.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #403 looks at US Childcare Workers, NHS Spending on Mental Health Compared to Overall Spending, and AI Usage Priorities of Companies. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts [**Marhaba**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **🕌** South Carolina invests [$10M](https://www.wltx.com/article/news/politics/south-carolina-boosts-funding-doctor-shortage/101-4219f391-206d-40e0-adda-fdd535dd0da0?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to combat physician shortage across the state. New career and technical education center at John A. Logan college to [expand automotive and EV training](https://www.wsiltv.com/news/education/john-a-logan-college-breaks-ground-on-multi-million-dollar-career-technical-education-center/article%5Fe72a25f6-443e-41a4-acc5-f58be72d8988.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com). GE Vernova invests [$25M+](https://www.turbomachinerymag.com/view/ge-vernova-unveils-more-than-25-million-expansion-at-turbomachinery-manufacturing-facility-in-hungary?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Veresegyház turbine facility to enhance Hungary’s energy manufacturing capacity. Infosys to hire [20,000 graduates](https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/infosys-to-hire-20-000-graduates-this-year-amid-ai-push-tcs-layoffs-101753870602415.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in 2025 as AI-focused workforce development ramps up. American University of Bahrain signed an MoU with Cisco to enhance[ technical education](https://www.alayam.com/alayam/events/1102772/News.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ARC pledges A$62m for [training](https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-australia-government-agencies-2025-8-arc-pledges-a-62m-for-training-and-research-hubs/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and research hubs. Stride partners with two New Mexico districts to operate K12‑powered [online school](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/04/3126917/0/en/Stride-Inc-Signs-Multi-District-Agreements-to-Operate-K12-Powered-Online-School-in-New-Mexico.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for 3,000+ students. ### Today's Topics 💼 **Workforce.** More workers in US childcare in a post-pandemic rebound **⚕️ Healthcare.** NHS spending on mental health isn’t on par with overall spending levels **🤖 Artificial Intelligence.** Different AI using companies prioritize cost reduction and revenue growth Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 💼 More Workers in US Childcare in a Post-Pandemic Rebound [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdBqXwZqsEgGETmpfW468jEunP4NZC_cXV_c-4j1FFoXzegGNwBktfQsx5hC-LisZHdoyjfLR_MQ_SR_yh6XnhLU1FvgYmsst1IUSYyC0RfzwMlZMkKCcIqWC4dyXmmhQhhGGbD7w?key=YQBohxu0q2bk2gn6--nziw)](HCHSL2F12P70PH18MSXM) Childcare employment rebounded to 1.06 million in 2023 and 2024, recovering from a steep pandemic drop in 2020 when numbers fell to 720,033\. The trend highlights a renewed demand for early childhood support as more parents return to work, amid [rising childcare costs](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/24/childcare-daycare-cost-absurdly-expensive?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Rising enrolments in early education programs and workforce gaps are drawing attention to[ staffing challenges](https://foundationsforfamilies.com/child-care-staffing-challenges-remain-while-families-struggle-with-the-cost-of-child-care/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The US Department of Health and Human Services is addressing this with expanded funding under the [Child Care Development Block Grant](https://www.ffyf.org/policy-priorities/ccdbg/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). ## ⚕️ NHS Spending on Mental Health Isn’t on Par With Overall Spending Levels [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdtLNKKJcestmXSD54szsAhMAuxHIKXu1AnokSE_rBxcNBKKs94COonfSZBOmACGB1v2n7YrzlS8RMolqDas_QTnvk4RIrjv_Aedyw0ThGqUHRTop3wbNalTlDzUUs_BLs5ZFk0QA?key=YQBohxu0q2bk2gn6--nziw)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHO3EP7V2Y3Z6LCMAYW?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Mental health spending as a share of NHS England’s total budget grew from 12.5% to just 13.8%, a rise of only 1.3 percentage points over five years. This modest growth falls short of matching the sharp rise in demand, particularly among [children and young people](https://taso.org.uk/news-blog/student-mental-health-problems-have-almost-tripled-study-finds/?gad%5Fsource=1&gad%5Fcampaignid=22682580377&gbraid=0AAAAABoPCRGvD2cRZuXlKLdKB2cDIdcMR&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMHEBhC-ARIsABua5iSNwZJJCrsW0O5b%5F4ddIWAQ6a7bkMxQWbU2xw2yvB557ZA71vzj-ZwaApg9EALw%5FwcB&ref=newsletters.qs.com). Despite rising demand, funding priorities have continued to lean toward acute care, leaving mental health services under-resourced. While the [NHS Long Term Plan (2019)](https://www.longtermplan.nhs.uk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) pledged parity of esteem between mental and physical health, progress remains hindered by chronic underinvestment in mental health. ## 🤖 Different AI Using Companies Prioritize Cost Reduction and Revenue Growth [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeQSIlw5EXhRSxP9ty0yu2-xdL644QmA_3tVA3eDLIr4WrSbF8DQV7x8_4Six_tj-AEkKU0f-jBJ9OjXKSoPrMzwxt9R4oR5aay1hW5hSv9hu8pibtyG5ltGq-WUpfZL4dkwikxYA?key=YQBohxu0q2bk2gn6--nziw)](https://my.holoniq.com/charts/HCHV5HWRDIK5GPR6EO53/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2024, over half of emerging AI users' budgets went to cost reduction, while leading users showed a more balanced split, with a larger share directed toward revenue growth. Organizations with more AI experience shift from saving money to using[ AI for growth.](https://galileo.ai/blog/insights-from-state-of-ai-report-2024?ref=newsletters.qs.com) This matches global trends, with industries like retail and finance using AI to create new products and services. The[ US CHIPS and Science Act](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/the-chips-and-science-act-heres-whats-in-it?ref=newsletters.qs.com) supports this shift by funding AI research and development. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? 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