More than 3 billion people worldwide suffer from neurological and mental health issues, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which has expressed concern about the escalating global mental health crisis.
Millions of people die every year as a result of poor treatment and limited access to quality care, the organization warned.
Over 3 billion people worldwide suffer from neurological or mental health issues, and these conditions cause over 11 million deaths each year, according to the most recent WHO data.
Despite the severity of the problem, only 34 countries provide dedicated funds to address neurological illnesses, and only 63 countries have national policies for them. This disparity, according to WHO officials, emphasizes the critical need for concerted global efforts to give mental health treatment and research top priority.
