WHO World Mental Health Report

WHO publishes its first comprehensive global report on mental health in 20 years, calling for a transformation of mental health services worldwide.

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 2020s have been marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of online psychotherapy, and growing interest in mental health. Psychology has responded with rapid innovation in treatment formats and greater attention to social determinants of mental health.

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