Global Mental Health
ABOUT US
UW Global Mental Health is a program of the Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Global Health. Learn more about our program and global mental health in the Pacific Northwest.
WHAT IS GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH?
Global mental health is a rapidly evolving field of study and service that addresses the mental health of individuals, communities, and societies through multidisciplinary perspectives. Global mental health researchers, practitioners and advocates seek to develop, identify and implement social, medical, legal, and public health interventions that promote equity, honor human rights, and disseminate high quality prevention and care in diverse settings around the world.
THE LANCET COMMISSION ON GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH
On October 19th, the Global Mental Health Program hosted the first US Launch of the Report on the Lancet Commission on Global Mental Health and Sustainable Development.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Interested in studying global mental health? Check out our education opportunities.
GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH EVENTS
Upcoming global mental health events.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
Nearly 30% of people around the world experience a mood, anxiety or substance-use disorder in their lifetime. In low- and middle-income countries, 76-85% of people receive no treatment for their severe mental disorder. SOURCE: SAMHSA and WHO