with the goal of taking stock of the progress to date, addressing some key questions that have hindered the global application of these therapies, and allowing reflection on the implications of this evidence for
Yet, mental health is underfunded despite the sheer numbers of people living with mental illness. The prevalence of mental illness both in the US and globally is alarming and requires increased investment and innovative strategies. In fact, 'approximately 1 in 5 adults in the US – 43.8 million...
Advances in understanding of, and treatments for, mental illness frequently do not benefit those who most need them because of poorly developed mental health systems. Globally there is increasing attention to mental health legislation and policy, mental health system financing and governance, mental hea...
Mental health refers to the state of a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It encompasses how individuals think, feel, and behave, and includes the ability to cope with stress, maintain relationships, and make decisions. ...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health issues, such as depression, loneliness, and social anxiety, are pervasive globally. When left untreated, the staggering economic cost is estimated at US$1 trillion annually. As a growing community, there is strength in numbers and ...
Global numbers Globally, one in four people will need mental health care in their lives. National numbers More than 43 million Americans battle with mental health. Youth depression Depression among youth has risen from 5.9% to 8.2% since 2012. Limitations Most Americans lack access to proper heal...
Inpatient mental health care is an important component of the mental health services system, both within the United Kingdom (UK) [1] and globally [2]. Inpatient services aim to offer intensive support and treatment of all modalities. Acute inpatient services admit people in crisis; longer-term...
Despite an increased profile for global mental health in recent years, together with the publication of roadmaps for prevention and treatment of mental disorders, translation into real-world benefits for those with poor mental health has been too slow. The burden of mental disorders globally is ...
To illustrate, on average 76–85% persons with mental disorders globally do not receive treatment or receive inadequate mental health services (Saxena, Thornicroft, Knapp, & Whiteford, 2007; WHO, 2017a). Although numbers in WEIRD countries are better than in LMIC, they are not particularly ...
Since the 1960s, release from institutional care and the return of large numbers of patients to the community has necessitated supportive care in the form of effective medication, follow-up services in the community, and other forms of therapy, as well as back-up hospitalization for short- or...