In the year 2030, mental health issues will be the leading cause of disability worldwide.
NEARLY 800,000 people commit suicide each year, making it the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 15 to 29.
Suicide accounts for 1 in every 100 deaths, being one of the main reasons for death among adolescents.
71% of people with psychosis worldwide do not receive mental health services. While in high-income countries, 70% of people with psychosis receive treatment, in low-income countries, only 12% of people with psychosis receive mental health care.
On average, governments spend only 2% of their health budgets on mental health care, and low- and middle-income countries only 1%.
Data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO)
