Editorial - (2025) Volume 11, Issue 2
Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet it remains one of the most neglected areas in global health policy. Despite growing awareness and advocacy, millions of people worldwide still lack access to adequate mental health care. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed and exacerbated these gaps, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive reform. This article explores key policy shortcomings and outlines promising solutions to bridge the divide between mental health needs and services.
Abstract
Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet it remains one of the most neglected areas in global health policy. Despite growing awareness and advocacy, millions of people worldwide still lack access to adequate mental health care. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed and exacerbated these gaps, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive reform. This article explores key policy shortcomings and outlines promising solutions to bridge the divide between mental health needs and services.
Published: 25-Apr-2025, DOI: 10.35248/2471-268X.24.11(2).004
Copyright:This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
