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Policy and advocacy
Publication date:
2016
Video created by the World Bank and World Health Organization for the "Out of the Shadows: Making Mental Health a Development Priority" event, held on 13-14th of April.
Between 1990 and 2013, the number of people suffering from depression and/or anxiety increased by nearly 50%, from 416 million to 615 million. Despite its enormous health, social and economic burden, mental disorders continue to be driven into the shadows by stigma, prejudice and fear. Yet, according to a new WHO-led study, every US$ 1 invested in scaling up treatment for depression and anxiety leads to a return of US$ 4 in better health and ability to work. #mentalhealthnow
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Advocacy
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This is such a great video. I
Submitted by Isabella Johnson on Sunday, 24th April 2016
This is such a great video. I am truly amazed and touched. I think we should help as much as we can!
Very detailed yet succinct.
Submitted by Djavila Ho on Monday, 2nd May 2016
Very detailed yet succinct. Such a timely video. We need more & more people to truly understand just how important mental health is--for everyone and for the development of nations.
Great video. Will be sharing it.
