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Global mental disorders have nearly doubled since 1990, now affecting 1.2 billion people worldwide

The global burden of mental disorders has nearly doubled since 1990, now affecting 1.2 billion people. According to a major study in The Lancet, mental health conditions have become the leading cause of disability worldwide. Researchers urge governments to invest in mental health care immediately, as current healthcare systems cannot keep pace with this rising demand.