mental health and neurological disorders
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Access to drugs to treat and manage neurological disorders “grossly inadequate,” says WHO report
30th July 2024
A new WHO report on improving access to medicines for neurological disorders highlights a sustained lack of access to treatment, particularly in low-resource and rural areas.
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Mental health: the best investment the world has never made
06th October 2022
Mental, neurological and substance disorders are a major public health problem with severe economic and health consequences for all of society, and governments must urgently prioritize investment in treating and preventing them. It’s an investment that promises great returns – economically, for our health, and for pandemic preparedness and resilience.
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The community cure
06th October 2022
Mental health disorders are common and their prevalence is increasing, yet stigma, cost and lack of trained professionals means that most people who need treatment never get it. India is demonstrating that the solution could lie in local communities.