Global Mental Health Statistics

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Which mental illness is identified as the most common in the world?

Major depression

Schizophrenia

Anxiety (correct)

Alcohol use disorder

What is the ratio of psychiatrists per 100,000 persons in the Philippines?

0.52 (correct)

1.27

0.3

0.75

Which mental illness affects 20 million people worldwide?

Anxiety

Bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia (correct)

Drug use disorder

How many people suffer from drug use disorders worldwide?

71 million Signup and view all the answers

What mental illness affects 264 million people globally?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

Which country mentioned has the highest ratio of psychiatrists per 100,000 persons?

Malaysia Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Filipino adults experience psychiatric disorders?

15-20 percent Signup and view all the answers

Which age group of Filipino children suffers from mental health problems?

5-15 years Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), what are the third most common forms of morbidity for Filipinos?

Mental health illnesses Signup and view all the answers

What discourages people from seeking mental health treatment based on the text?

Cultural beliefs emphasizing family and community Signup and view all the answers

How did the number of daily calls to mental health providers change during the pandemic?

Tripled Signup and view all the answers

Which mental health condition saw a peak in call numbers in July 2020 based on information provided?

Anxiety-related concerns Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern associated with present distress or disability?

Mental illness/disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor influencing mental health according to the text?

Physical exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the causes listed for mental illness or mental disorder according to the text?

Genetics and hereditary Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT contribute to an individual's mental health according to the text?

Mastery of mental illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the general criteria mentioned in the text to diagnose a mental disorder?

Dissatisfaction with one’s place in the world Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is included in the social/cultural or environmental factors influencing mental health?

Access to adequate resources Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mental Health Statistics

Anxiety is the most common mental illness worldwide, affecting 284 million people.
Globally, mental illness affects more females (11.9%) than males (9.3%).
Major depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dysrhythmia are leading causes of disability in the U.S.
154 million people suffer from depression worldwide.
20 million people suffer from schizophrenia worldwide.
877,000 people die by suicide every year worldwide.
50 million people suffer from epilepsy worldwide.
24 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias worldwide.
15.3 million people suffer from drug use disorders worldwide.

Mental Health in the Philippines

There is a scarcity of mental health professionals in the Philippines, with only around 500 practicing psychiatrists.
The ratio of 0.52 psychiatrists per 100,000 persons in the Philippines is lower than in similar income-level countries.

Factors Influencing Mental Health

Individual factors: biological makeup, autonomy and independence, self-esteem, capacity for growth, vitality, ability to find meaning in life, emotional resilience, sense of belonging, reality orientation, and coping or stress management abilities.
Interpersonal factors: effective communication, ability to help others, intimacy, and balance of separateness and connectedness.
Social/Cultural or Environmental factors: sense of community, access to adequate resources, intolerance of violence, support of diversity among people, mastery of environment.

Mental Illness/Disorder

Mental illness is the inability to see oneself as others do and not having the ability to conform to the norms of the culture and society.
Mental disorder is a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern associated with present distress or disability or with significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or an important loss of freedom.

Causes of Mental Illness/Disorder

Genetics and hereditary
Stress and immune system
Infection

Diagnosing Mental Disorder

Dissatisfaction with one’s characteristics, abilities, accomplishments.
Ineffective or unsatisfying relationships.
Dissatisfaction with one’s place in the world.

Mental Health in the Philippines (continued)

Between 17-20 percent of Filipino adults experience psychiatric disorders.
10-15 percent of Filipino children, aged 5-15, suffer from mental health problems.
Mental health illnesses are the third most common forms of morbidity for Filipinos.

Mental Health Concerns during the Pandemic

Daily calls to mental health providers increased from 13-15 to 32-37 during the pandemic.
Calls to mental health providers spiked to at least 1,000 from April to July 2020.
Anxiety-related concerns and suicide-related calls peaked in July 2020 with 115 calls.

Variables that Discourage People from Seeking Treatment

Cultural beliefs emphasizing family and community.
Shame associated with mental illness due to persistent stigma.

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Test your knowledge on global mental health statistics with facts about the prevalence of mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and more. Learn about the impact of mental health conditions on individuals worldwide.