Mental Illness Data Gap Hinders Global Progress
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Data on the prevalence of mental illnesses globally reveals a concerning trend: not all countries have sufficient information on the commonality of these conditions within their populations. According to a recent study by the IHME’s Global Burden of Disease, the availability of data varies significantly across different mental illnesses. The study illustrates that certain mental health conditions, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, cannabis use disorder, and major depressive disorder, have been extensively …