WHO reports emphasize that spending on mental health is insufficient, affecting access to treatment for millions of people.

The World Health Organization has published two reports highlighting the gap in mental health policies and their impact on national budgets. In 2024, European countries will spend an average of $51.76 per capita on mental health, compared to just $6.86 in America. However, the prevalence of mental disorders has increased, and only 9% of people with depression and 40% with psychosis receive treatment, highlighting a crisis in access to essential services.