World mental health today: latest data

Overview

Mental health needs are high, but responses are insufficient and inadequate. This report provides an update of mental health epidemiology, economic consequences and gaps in public mental health, drawing on the latest evidence. Over one billion people live with a mental disorder, yet most remain underserved. Mental disorders are a leading cause of disability; the economic consequences are staggering. Major gaps in resources, workforce, and quality of care leave most people without adequate support. This report provides essential data to guide national and global dialogue, including during the 2025 United Nations High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health in New York.