What is the number 1 mental illness in the world?


What is the number 1 mental illness in the world? - Depression affects more people than any other mental disorder and is also one of the world's leading causes of disability. Although it is a treatable disease, six out of every ten people who have depression in Latin America and the Caribbean do not seek or do not receive the treatment they need.


Who suffers most from mental illness?

Mental Health Statistics at a Glance
  • Females are diagnosed with serious mental health conditions at higher rates than males, 7% to 4.2%, respectively.
  • The percentage of U.S. adults receiving mental health treatment rose from 19.2% in 2019 to 21.6% in 2021.


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