Opportunities and Challenges of Global Mental Health (original) (raw)

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Global mental health is a critical area of study that emphasizes equitable improvement in mental health for populations worldwide. Despite the recognition of mental disorders as a significant contributor to the global disease burden, there exists a stark disparity in mental health resources between high-income and low-and middle-income countries. The paper calls for a comprehensive approach that integrates mental health into primary care, advocates for increased funding, and highlights the importance of learning from local solutions in various countries. It emphasizes the need for collaboration in academic psychiatry to address rapidly evolving global mental health challenges and proposes implementing science and technology to drive meaningful change.

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