The growing mental health crisis has reached pandemic proportions, posing significant social and economic challenges worldwide. According to the Financial Times and data from the World Health Organization (WHO), depression and anxiety are causing the loss of 12 billion workdays annually, costing the global economy over $1 trillion. This staggering toll reflects both the scale and severity of the mental health challenges we face today. A Global Epidemic of Mental Health Issues Depression has become the leading cause of disability globally, with approximately 280 million people—about 4% of the world’s population—suffering from the condition, as highlighted by the WHO. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this trend; during 2020–2021, cases of depression surged by 25%, further deepening the crisis. Dan Chisholm, a mental health expert at WHO, … Continue reading A Global Mental Health Crisis: Reaching Pandemic Levels