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Mental health is a universal human need-but access to care is anything but universal. The Global Mental Health Gap exposes the stark and growing divide between the Global North and Global South in mental health care, revealing why millions of people around the world continue to suffer without treatment, support, or protection. Drawing on global data, real-world case studies, and policy analysis, this book shows how mental health has become one of the most overlooked drivers of inequality in the modern world. From depression and anxiety to trauma and severe mental illness, the book explores the true scale of the crisis and its far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, economies, and nations. It traces the historical and structural roots of the gap-including colonial legacies, conflict, underfunded health systems, stigma, and policy neglect-while comparing mental health systems in high-income and low- and middle-income countries. More importantly, The Global Mental Health Gap moves beyond diagnosis to solutions. It highlights innovative, culturally grounded approaches such as community-based care, task-shifting, digital mental health tools, and policy reforms that are already transforming lives in low-resource settings. The book also presents a bold, evidence-based vision for closing the mental health gap by 2030, emphasizing equity, sustainability, and human dignity. Written in clear, accessible language, this book is an essential guide for: Policymakers and global health leaders Students and researchers in psychology, public health, and development studies NGOs and mental health practitioners Advocates seeking mental health justice and social equity The Global Mental Health Gap makes a powerful moral, social, and economic case: investing in mental health is not optional-it is fundamental to global development, human rights, and a more just future for all.

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