Where is the global in global mental health?A call for inclusive multicultural collaboration

To the editor:Common mental health disorders,like depression and anxiety,account for 45%of the global disease burden on youths aged 15-29.1 This challenge is particularly significant in low and middle-income countries(LMICs)where risk factors such as poverty,limited treatment options and stigma restrict access to care and exacerbate the burden and magnify the impact of mental disorders.23 Given these barriers,there is an urgent need for research dedicated to expanding mental healthcare for young people in LMICs.

提高大众心理健康水平--必须提供可负担的、个体化的整合医疗服务

世界卫生组织(WHO)在最新的世界心理健康报告中指出,鼓励和支持医疗改革以提高全世界人民的心理健康水平^(1)。自WHO2001年发布首次心理健康报告以来,随着研究数量和质量的双重增加,我们对不良心理状况的了解程度和应对经验均有提升^(1-3)。我们更清楚地明白心理疾病对全世界人民的生活3和全球经济带来的影响^(4)。提高心理干预能力也已成为呕待完成的重要公共卫生任务之一^(5)。