The World Health Organisation reports that one in eight people globally live with a mental disorder, significantly more than those diagnosed with breast cancer. Serious mental conditions like schizophrenia are major contributors to global disability. Despite this, countries allocate less than 2% of healthcare budgets to mental health, leading to an annual loss of $2.5 trillion due to poor mental health and productivity decline. Nedim Pipic from Boehringer Ingelheim emphasizes the need for investment in mental health, highlighting its economic implications and the importance of reducing stigma and improving access to care. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)