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Over 300 million people suffers from depression and as a result 1 in 4 people's lives will be affected.

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The disparities occur from both the country and certain groups residing within that country.

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Approximately 50% of people living in the Global North suffers from mental health disorders and receives no treatment but in comparison it is much higher for those living in the Global South with over 80% not receiving treatment.

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Disparity issues occur with organizations that goes to different countries to help with the mental health problems. These organizations mainly go to countries with higher incomes than to other countries that are categorized as low-income countries.

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All around the world the people who are most affected are women and poor people.

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Mental illness can be influenced by many different things such as:
1. Education,
2. Whether the person is employed or unemployed
3. Discrimination
4. Violence

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If mental health remains untreated the person may become an alcoholic or substance abuser, which in turn will not only affect them but also the people around them, such as their family and friends.

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It is known that mental health disorders have an impact on society but is still only given a small portion of funding than what other diseases are granted. In the United Kingdom they have established a plan to commit to assisting and supporting people with mental health issues living there, but nothing has been said to assist other countries with treating mental health problems.

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Making Mental Health a Global Development Priority

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Roberts, S. (2018, July 10). MENTAL ILLNESS IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM: WE NEED A GLOBAL RESPONSE. Health Poverty Action. https://www.healthpovertyaction.org/news-events/mental-health-world-health-day-2017/#:~:text=Mental%20illness%20is%20a%20global%20problem.,mental%20ill%2Dhealth%20more%20generally.