This report presents the prevalence of mental and substance use disorders around the world
discussing the impact of geographical, sociodemographic, and income characteristics on …

Background Mental disorders are a significant contributor to disease burden. However, there
is a large treatment gap for common mental disorders worldwide. This systematic review …

The study aimed to review general and specific health literacy studies in different countries
in Asia to understand the progress of health literacy researches in the region. English …

Objective This study evaluated the prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety
symptomatology, barriers to mental health access, and correlates of functional impairment …

Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) are linked to a range of negative health
outcomes. However, the majority of research has been conducted in high-income-countries …

With roughly half of the global population living in cities, urban environments become central
to public health often perceived as health risk factors. Indeed, mental disorders show higher …

Background Low demand for mental health services in sub-Saharan Africa is driven by poor
mental health literacy, stigma, and poor service availability. Objective To develop a …

Mental health literacy (MHL) refers to knowledge and attitudes that shape the recognition,
management, and prevention of mental disorders. While the topic has been exhaustively …

Background: An individual's understanding of mental health can influence their attitudes
towards those experiencing mental health problems, and also impact their response to any …

Background Poor mental health literacy (MHL) in the global population significantly
contributes to the treatment gap associated with mental disorders. In the digital age …