The mental health crisis

Mental health is one of the defining healthcare and societal challenges of our time. About one in eight people worldwide are living with mental health disorders, and many go untreated or undiagnosed. The growing burden extends beyond patients and caregivers, with significant implications for healthcare systems, employers, communities, and economies.

Addressing this challenge will require coordinated action across policy, healthcare, industry, education, and society. Strengthening support systems, expanding access to care, fostering innovation, and addressing workforce and infrastructure gaps will be critical to advancing patient outcomes.

Drawing on research across 19 countries and insights from clinicians, academics, patient advocates, and key opinion leaders, this report explores the challenges shaping the global mental health landscape and highlights opportunities to advance more equitable, patient-centered care.