"Understanding and awareness of mental health and well-being are rapidly increasing around the world. Nonetheless, huge gaps remain, particularly deficiencies in recognizing and redressing mental health and well-being concerns."
"Far too many countries experience a devastating shortage of trained and qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, and therapists. Even where staffing and qualifications suffice, many people cannot access these services."
"The focus is on addressing differences in how mental health and well-being are viewed and dealt with, locally to globally. And, most importantly, ensuring that those most affected are partners in building and maintaining systems of prevention and response."
Mental health awareness is growing globally, yet substantial gaps remain in recognizing and addressing mental health needs. Many countries face a shortage of trained mental health professionals, and access to services is limited. Cultural attitudes towards mental health vary, with some societies openly discussing conditions while others do not recognize them as treatable. The field of global mental health seeks to address these disparities and emphasizes the importance of involving affected individuals in developing effective prevention and response systems.
Read at Psychology Today
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]