Time for united action on depression: a Lancet-World Pyschiatric Association Commission

Time for united action on depression: a Lancet-World Pyschiatric Association Commission

2022

 

 

Depression is a leading cause of avoidable suffering, globally. Yet, too few people in communities, governments, and the health sector understand or acknowledge depression as a unique challenge for individuals. Not enough is done to avoid and alleviate the suffering and disadvantages linked with depression, and few governments acknowledge its effect on social and economic development. This Commission synthesizes evidence from diverse contexts and, in consultation with people with lived experience, generates action-oriented recommendations. We aim to promote united action to reduce the burden of depression and ensure greater attention to the millions of people who live with depression globally.

Time for united action on depression: a Lancet – World Psychiatric Commission, calls for concerted and collaborative efforts by governments, healthcare providers, researchers, people living with depression, and their families to improve care and prevention, fill knowledge gaps, and increase awareness to tackle one of the leading causes of avoidable suffering and premature death worldwide.

 

Details

Type
Health promotion
Approach(es)
Advocacy
Detection and diagnosis
Empowerment and service user involvement
Policy and legislation
Prevention and promotion
Training, education and capacity building
Treatment, care and rehabilitation
Disorder(s)
Depression/anxiety/stress-related disorders
Region(s)
Africa
Asia
Central America and the Caribbean
Europe
Middle East
North America
Oceania
South America
Population(s)
Children and adolescents
Disability
Maternal and neonatal health
Non-communicable diseases (e.g. cancer, diabetes, stroke)
Setting(s)
Community
Primary care
School
Specialist care
Workplace