The global figures are irrefutable, yet still we have a Cartesian dualism between mental and physical illness. This certainly contributes to the gross disparity of funding, although I agree with you that our current healthcare system just cannot cope with the size of the mental health problem.
One thing that stands out for me in your quoted change between 1990 figures and today is so barn door obvious that maybe it is overlooked. What has changed our lives beyond all recognition since the 1990s? The internet of course, and the overwhelming digitisation of our lives. I'm no Luddite, but it has to be a significant factor.
Thanks Mark another thought provoking article
The global figures are irrefutable, yet still we have a Cartesian dualism between mental and physical illness. This certainly contributes to the gross disparity of funding, although I agree with you that our current healthcare system just cannot cope with the size of the mental health problem.
One thing that stands out for me in your quoted change between 1990 figures and today is so barn door obvious that maybe it is overlooked. What has changed our lives beyond all recognition since the 1990s? The internet of course, and the overwhelming digitisation of our lives. I'm no Luddite, but it has to be a significant factor.
Yup. But also workplace burnout (not really a thing pre-1990) the death of local communities, globalisation… take your pick!