McKinsey October 10, 2024
Poor mental health is an issue that affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives, yet people across all contexts and geographies still struggle to find and access the support they need. Today, on World Mental Health Day, we want to share news about a new Coalition dedicated to catalyzing the investment required to address mental health globally.
The McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) has joined the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), Clinton Global Initiative, Kokoro, and Wellcome to form the Coalition for Mental Health Investment (CMHI) with the bold vision that within a generation, investment in mental health will match the scale of global need.
Mental health challenges comprise about 15 percent of the total disease burden yet receive...