Brutal facts about mental health

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The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

You know Around 1 in 7 of the world's adolescents have a mental disorder

People with severe mental disorders die 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population.

More than 700,000 people die by suicide every year. Suicide accounts for 1 in 100 deaths globally. 

Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated that 5% of adults suffer from depression.

The global economy loses about US$ 1 trillion per year in productivity due to depression and anxiety.

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