Thinking Globally About Mental Health

Published in Opinions
8/13/2009

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Helen Verdeli, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Education, says that "to confront the mental health challenges of the twenty-first century, our field must adapt its methods to local settings and resources." Illustration by James Steinberg.

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Verdeli notes that by 2020, depression will be the most burdensome medical issue in developing countries. Yet treating depression isn’t a major focus of the global health agenda. This, she argues, must change.

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