Mental Health

Mental health conditions are increasing worldwide and have a substantial impact on all areas of life. Investment cases for the prevention and management of mental health conditions provide countries with evidence on the long-term economic, health and social benefits of investing in mental health. 

 

Mental Health Investment Case Publications

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Jordan

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Kenya

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Kyrgyzstan

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Philippines
Philippines

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Suriname

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Uzbekistan

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Zimbabwe

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More Focus Areas

WHO and UNDP have been assisting countries in quantifying the social and economic costs of specific risk factors or diseases – to the population, health sector and economy at large – and the benefits of scaled up action.  

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Tobacco Control

Tobacco consumption and production undermine sustainable development and the pledge to leave no one behind. Tobacco control is a proven accelerator of social, economic and environmental progress.

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NCDs

Investing in action on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) helps countries save lives, avert significant economic losses and drive progress across the 2030 Agenda.

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references

[1] WHO (2022). Mental Disorders  
[2] WHO (2021). Mental Health Atlas 2020