Forbes November 29, 2022
Cindy Gordon

In my last blog, I discussed the staggering increase of depression which is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is the major contributor to disease risks. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that about 4% of the world’s population has depression, and the USA is at the top of the risk zone. In addition since Covid-19 depression statistics have increased by nearly 25%.

Mental health issues as we know impacts productivity in the workplace, but also has a devastating impact on individuals, families, and society. Despite mental health spending reaching $225 billion in 2021, the statistics of closing this gap speak otherwise.

All of this simply says, mental health must be one of the top five governance issues that...

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