Forbes January 31, 2024
It is estimated that approximately one in four people globally will experience mental illness during their lives, with about one billion individuals facing mental health disorders at any given time. Whether we’re talking about anxiety, depression, loneliness or some other diagnosable illness, it’s clear that individuals, families and communities are being greatly affected by the mental health crisis. But that also presents an opportunity to learn more about what impacts health, as well as how our care system can better meet the needs of patients.
Given that approximately 70% of individuals experiencing mental illness do not receive necessary treatment, it’s clear there is a breakdown in access to and communication about mental health. And one area that this has proven...