The World Health Organization wants governments to spend more money on mental health care. It says most countries allocate less than 2% of their health budget to mental disorders.
The WHO says tens of millions could be treated for a wide range of mental illnesses if countries provide proper care, psychosocial assistance and drugs.The WHO said in a statement Thursday that poor countries could provide basic treatment for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and alcohol abuse with only 20 US cents per person each year. – (Sapa-AP)
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Mind Zone
October 2008