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New WHO guidance calls for urgent transformation of mental health policies
WHO launches new guidance urging countries to reform mental health systems, as up to 90% receive no care in some regions.
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched new guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies and systems. Mental health services worldwide remain underfunded, with major gaps in access and quality. In some countries, up to 90% of people with severe mental health conditions receive no care at all, while many existing services rely on outdated institutional models that fail to meet international human rights standards.
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