1 Billion People Have Mental Disorder Globally – WHO

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that about one billion people globally are suffering from some form of mental disorder, according to the latest

“The inextricable links between mental health and public health, human rights and socio-economic development mean that transforming policy and practice in mental health can deliver real, substantive benefits for individuals, communities and countries.He added that even before the COVID-19, only a small fraction of people in need of help had access to effective, affordable and quality mental health treatment, citing latest available global data from 2019.

“The gap between rich and poor nations highlights unequal access to healthcare, as seven in 10 people with psychosis receive treatment in high-income countries, compared to only 12 per cent in low-income countries,’’ he said.

 

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That means out of 7persons, 1 has mental problem....

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