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A recent study published in The Lancet has found that nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with a mental disorder in 2023, almost double the 599 million cases recorded in 1990 — a rise of roughly 95.5% over three decades.

A recent study published in The Lancet has found that nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with a mental disorder in 2023, almost double the 599 million cases recorded in 1990 — a rise of roughly 95.5% over three decades.

Mental disorders accounted for 171 million disability-adjusted life years globally in 2023, making them the fifth-leading cause of total disease burden, up from 12th place in 1990, and the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide.

Mental disorders accounted for 171 million disability-adjusted life years globally in 2023, making them the fifth-leading cause of total disease burden, up from 12th place in 1990, and the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide.

Since 2019, the age-standardized prevalence of anxiety disorders rose by more than 47% and major depressive disorder increased by around 24%, with both conditions peaking in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since 2019, the age-standardized prevalence of anxiety disorders rose by more than 47% and major depressive disorder increased by around 24%, with both conditions peaking in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The study found mental disorder burden was highest among people aged 15 to 19, marking the first time in the Global Burden of Disease study history that the peak has shifted to that age group rather than middle age.

The study found mental disorder burden was highest among people aged 15 to 19, marking the first time in the Global Burden of Disease study history that the peak has shifted to that age group rather than middle age.

In 2023, 620 million women worldwide were living with a mental disorder compared to 552 million men, while women accounted for 92.6 million DALYs versus 78.6 million among men, indicating a higher overall burden.

In 2023, 620 million women worldwide were living with a mental disorder compared to 552 million men, while women accounted for 92.6 million DALYs versus 78.6 million among men, indicating a higher overall burden.

Global Burden of Disease data show that about 9% of people with major depressive disorder receive minimally adequate treatment, while fewer than 5% receive adequate care in 90 countries. Only a handful of high-income nations, including Australia, Canada and the Netherlands, report treatment coverage above 30%.

Global Burden of Disease data show that about 9% of people with major depressive disorder receive minimally adequate treatment, while fewer than 5% receive adequate care in 90 countries. Only a handful of high-income nations, including Australia, Canada and the Netherlands, report treatment coverage above 30%.

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A study published in The Lancet found nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with a mental disorder in 2023, almost double the 599 million cases recorded in 1990 — a rise of roughly 95.5% over three decades.

A study published in The Lancet found nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with a mental disorder in 2023, almost double the 599 million cases recorded in 1990 — a rise of roughly 95.5% over three decades.

The study found mental disorder burden was highest among people aged 15 to 19, marking the first time in Global Burden of Disease study history that the peak has shifted to that age group rather than middle age.

The study found mental disorder burden was highest among people aged 15 to 19, marking the first time in Global Burden of Disease study history that the peak has shifted to that age group rather than middle age.

In 2023, 620 million women worldwide were living with a mental disorder compared to 552 million men, with women accounting for 92.6 million DALYs versus 78.6 million among men, indicating a higher overall burden.

In 2023, 620 million women worldwide were living with a mental disorder compared to 552 million men, with women accounting for 92.6 million DALYs versus 78.6 million among men, indicating a higher overall burden.

Global Burden of Disease data show only about 9% of people with major depressive disorder receive minimally adequate treatment, with fewer than 5% receiving adequate care in 90 countries. Only a handful of high-income nations, including Australia, Canada and the Netherlands, report treatment coverage above 30%.

Global Burden of Disease data show only about 9% of people with major depressive disorder receive minimally adequate treatment, with fewer than 5% receiving adequate care in 90 countries. Only a handful of high-income nations, including Australia, Canada and the Netherlands, report treatment coverage above 30%.

The reported doubling of mental disorders since 1990 deserves serious scrutiny before driving sweeping policy changes. Seventy-five countries lack their own data, forcing researchers to rely on extrapolated models, and most surveys predate the pandemic, making recent trends unreliable. Substance use disorders and suicide mortality are excluded entirely, meaning the study's scope is too narrow to accurately reflect the true mental health burden.

The reported doubling of mental disorders since 1990 deserves serious scrutiny before driving sweeping policy changes. Seventy-five countries lack their own data, forcing researchers to rely on extrapolated models, and most surveys predate the pandemic, making recent trends unreliable. Substance use disorders and suicide mortality are excluded entirely, meaning the study's scope is too narrow to accurately reflect the true mental health burden.

Mental disorders are now the single largest driver of disability on Earth, surpassing heart disease and cancer, and no region has been spared. Over 1.17 billion people are living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression surging 47% and 24% respectively since 2019. The burden peaks among adolescents aged 15-19, and sustained investment in mental health systems is urgently needed to meet this global crisis.

Mental disorders are now the single largest driver of disability on Earth, surpassing heart disease and cancer, and no region has been spared. Over 1.17 billion people are living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression surging 47% and 24% respectively since 2019. The burden peaks among adolescents aged 15-19, and sustained investment in mental health systems is urgently needed to meet this global crisis.

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This study deserves serious scrutiny before driving sweeping policy changes. Seventy-five countries lack their own data, forcing researchers to rely on extrapolated models, and most surveys predate the pandemic, making recent trends unreliable. Substance use disorders and suicide mortality are excluded entirely, meaning the study's scope is too narrow to accurately reflect the true mental health burden.

This study deserves serious scrutiny before driving sweeping policy changes. Seventy-five countries lack their own data, forcing researchers to rely on extrapolated models, and most surveys predate the pandemic, making recent trends unreliable. Substance use disorders and suicide mortality are excluded entirely, meaning the study's scope is too narrow to accurately reflect the true mental health burden.

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