Lancet Commission on global mental health

The Lancet Commission documents that 75% of people with mental disorders in low-income countries receive no treatment. Proposes a global mental health agenda.

Mental health has moved from a marginal topic to a global public health priority. The gap between treatment needs and available services remains enormous: according to WHO, 75% of people with mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries receive no treatment.

The 2010s were the era of open science, the replication crisis, and data democratization. Psychology reinvented its methods and emerged as a leader in science reform. Meanwhile, social media transformed human relationships and raised new questions about mental health.

Significance: This milestone significantly contributed to the development of psychology as a science and profession, influencing research, clinical practice, or public policy.