
Global Mental Health: Urgent Need for Revolutionary Investment and Reform
Published on: Sept. 3, 2025, 4:23 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
In 2021, more than a billion people battled mental health issues, notably anxiety and depression, affecting economies globally. WHO emphasizes schizophrenia's economic burden and highlights suicide risks among youth. Despite policy advancements since 2020, funding remains stagnant, with low mental health budget allocations and workforce shortages in developing countries.