Global burden of mental disorders in 204 countries and territories results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

The GBD study 2021 results highlight a continued and worsening global burden of mental disorders, further intensified by the COVID-19 crisis. This underscores the urgent need to reinforce mental health care systems. Special attention should be directed toward high-middle socio-demographic index areas and female populations. Expanding access to mental health services, enhancing public awareness, and delivering targeted interventions are essential to lessen the growing impact of mental disorders.