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    Mental illness is a global problem that afflicts over 300 million people worldwide. Rates of mental illness are increasing dramatically and estimates show that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. There are large disparities in treatment between developed and developing countries, with only 35-50% of people with severe mental illness receiving treatment in developed countries compared to just 76-85% in developing countries. Factors like gender, poverty, refugee status, education levels, employment, discrimination, and violence all influence rates of mental illness. Integrating mental health services into primary health care plans and addressing the social and economic causes is critical to effectively responding to the global challenges of mental illness.

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    Mental illness is a global problem that afflicts over 300 million people worldwide. Rates of mental illness are increasing dramatically and estimates show that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. There are large disparities in treatment between developed and developing countries, with only 35-50% of people with severe mental illness receiving treatment in developed countries compared to just 76-85% in developing countries. Factors like gender, poverty, refugee status, education levels, employment, discrimination, and violence all influence rates of mental illness. Integrating mental health services into primary health care plans and addressing the social and economic causes is critical to effectively responding to the global challenges of mental illness.

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    Mental illness is a global problem that afflicts over 300 million people worldwide. Rates of mental illness are increasing dramatically and estimates show that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. There are large disparities in treatment between developed and developing countries, with only 35-50% of people with severe mental illness receiving treatment in developed countries compared to just 76-85% in developing countries. Factors like gender, poverty, refugee status, education levels, employment, discrimination, and violence all influence rates of mental illness. Integrating mental health services into primary health care plans and addressing the social and economic causes is critical to effectively responding to the global challenges of mental illness.

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    Argumentative Essay on Mental Health

    Mental illness is a global problem. More than 300 million people, 4.4% of the world’s
    population, suffer from depression. These shocking statistics show a dramatic increase
    in general mental illness. Mental illnesses are estimated to afflict one out of every four
    persons at some point in their lives.

    Disagreements are mounting, both between countries and in certain groups. It is a


    shame that 35-50% of people with severe mental illness in the Global North do not
    receive treatment, but that figure is estimated at 76-85% of the population living in the
    South.

    The same difference is seen in the levels of social cohesion (an essential factor in any
    effective response). Only 49% of low-income nations have organizations representing
    people with mental health problems or impairments, compared to 83% of high-income
    countries.

    All over the world, certain groups, such as women, and the poor, are increasingly
    affected. So do refugees and asylum seekers, five times more likely to have mental
    health problems than the general population. More than 61% of refugees will have a
    mental illness or dementia. This reflects another global phenomenon of mental illness:
    such as physical health, mental health is influenced by a variety of social, political, and
    economic factors. These include social and economic disadvantages, low levels of
    education, unemployment or insecure employment, discrimination, and violence.
    Mental health issues also contribute to alcohol and drug abuse, abuse, and gender-
    based violence. So failure to cope with mental health has consequences for
    communities.

    Much of this – about the scale and causes of the problem – has long been known. But
    the response so far, in terms of resources and political will, has sadly intervened.
    Despite the significant impact on global health, mental health receives a portion of
    funding for other diseases through donations from the Minister of Health and
    development assistance.
    And about political priorities, the UK’s recently published plan to implement the
    Sustainable Development Goals provides a clear understanding. In fact, in the program
    section of Goal 3 (‘Ensure healthy living and promote the well-being of all people of all
    ages) in the UK; this paper commits the Government to provide much-needed support
    and treatment for the mentally ill. But when it comes to our international obligations, the
    text says nothing about mental health issues.

    Civil society organizations can play an essential role in developing and implementing
    compelling global mental health issues. One example from the Health Poverty Action
    experience was working with traditional women’s communities in Guatemala to address
    violence against women. By working with local community leaders to address the lack of
    emotional and psychological support for survivors.

    It taught them to recognize depression and anxiety and relate it to local cultural ailments
    such as “loss of life.” It also taught basic listening techniques and locally treated herbs
    to help relax and reduce stress. As a result, violently abused women can find a trained
    community counselor to speak to in their native language and receive support to rebuild
    their lives.

    Mental health services should be integrated as a critical component of health plans and
    should be clear on the call for comprehensive primary health care.

    Most importantly, any response to global mental health challenges will only be effective
    if it addresses the problem’s many social, political, and economic decisions.

    This World Health Day should catalyze changing how we think about and respond to
    mental illness to focus on our needs.

    Source:
    Purushottam. (2022). Argumentative essay on mental health. Performdigi.
    https://performdigi.com/argumentative-essay-on-mental-health/

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