Global Study Reveals 1.2 Billion People Affected by Mental Disorders, Highlighting Rising Anxiety and Depression
A recent study published in The Lancet has revealed that nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide were living with mental disorders in 2023, marking a 95.5% increase since 1990. The study highlights significant rises in anxiety and depression, which were the most prevalent disorders. The research, part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors Study, analyzed data from 204 countries and territories, showing variations in mental disorder trends by age, sex, and sociodemographic factors. The findings suggest a concerning global trend of worsening mental health, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has kept anxiety and depression rates elevated. The study also noted that mental disorders are increasingly a leading cause of disability, particularly affecting females and individuals aged 15 to 39. 
