{"id":9013,"date":"2026-02-27T11:45:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/?p=9013"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T06:15:59","slug":"global-mental-health-report-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/global-mental-health-report-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Mental Health 2025 Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Global Mental Health 2025 Report emphasises the urgent need for improved mental health services and policies worldwide. It reveals that over 1 billion people globally suffer from mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression. However, a significant portion of them lack access to proper care and treatment. Mental health disorders are among the leading causes of disability worldwide, contributing to social and economic challenges. The report stresses the importance of increased funding, the development of community-based services, and a strong focus on prevention. Additionally, it calls for multisectoral collaboration to address the growing mental health crisis and reduce treatment gaps, especially in low- and middle-income countries where resources are scarce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Insights from the Global Mental Health Report 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">More than 1 billion people globally experience mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, but most lack adequate access to treatment and support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mental health disorders remain a leading cause of disability worldwide, with suicide representing a significant portion of global deaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In low- and middle-income countries, there are severe shortages of mental health professionals, resources, and infrastructure to provide necessary care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The economic burden of conditions like depression and anxiety amounts to nearly $1 trillion annually due to lost productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The report calls for expanded funding for mental health services, emphasising the importance of community-based care to improve accessibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Global efforts to track and address mental health conditions are hindered by data gaps, highlighting the need for better global monitoring and reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A multisectoral approach is essential, requiring collaboration between governments, the private sector, and civil society to reduce the growing mental health crisis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India&#8217;s Mental Health: Current Challenges and the Path Forward<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15% of adults in India experience mental health issues that require professional intervention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The lifetime prevalence of mental health disorders in India stands at about 13.7%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mental health conditions are more prevalent in urban areas (13.5%) compared to rural areas (6.9%).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A significant treatment gap exists, with many individuals not receiving the mental health care they need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India is facing a shortage of mental health professionals, as well as a lack of infrastructure and awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Government efforts like the Tele-MANAS 24\/7 helpline and improved mental health services in recent budget plans aim to bridge this gap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To move forward, India needs to address stigma, improve mental health care at primary health centres, and invest in comprehensive mental health policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asked Previous Year Questions and Answers<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The outer covering of the human brain is _________.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Coracoid (B) Piamater (C) Duramater (D) Arachnoid<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(C) Duramater<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Part of the brain that helps in regulation &amp; maintenance of muscular activity is ______.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Medulla oblongata (B) Midbrain (C) Cerebrum (D) Cerebellum<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(D) Cerebellum<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the nervous system, which part receives incoming electrical signals from other neurons?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Axon terminal (B) Dendrite (C) Soma (D) Nucleus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Dendrite<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The parasympathetic nervous system does <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> _________.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Slow heartbeat (B) Accelerate heart rate (C) Stimulate salivary secretion (D) Stimulate peristalsis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(B) Accelerate heart rate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If there is an injury in the hypothalamus region of the brain, it is most likely to affect ______.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Regulation of body temperature (B) Decision-making (C) Co\u2011ordination of movement (D) Memory<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Regulation of body temperature<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How many neurons does the human brain contain?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) 100 billion (B) 100 million (C) 3 billion (D) 1 billion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) 100 billion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At what age does the human brain become fully formed?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) 21 (B) 26 (C) 25 (D) 18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(C) 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a characteristic of a mentally healthy person?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Emotional balance (B) Social adaptability (C) Impatience (D) Optimistic outlook<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(C) Impatience<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> an objective of mental hygiene?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Realisation of potential (B) Maintaining good mental health (C) Increase intelligence (D) Prevention of mental illness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(C) Increase intelligence<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which of the following is expected in a patient diagnosed with an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">organic mental disorder<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(A) Intact memory (B) Appropriate behaviour (C) Disorganised thoughts (D) Orientation to person\/place\/time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(C) Disorganisation of thoughts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/rob-jetten-becomes-the-netherlands-youngest-ever-pm\">Rob Jetten Becomes the Netherlands&#8217; Youngest-Ever PM<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion (Global Mental Health 2025)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Global Mental Health 2025 Report emphasises the urgent need for expanded mental health services and policies worldwide. With over 1 billion people affected, the report calls for increased funding, community-based care, and better global monitoring to bridge treatment gaps, reduce stigma, and promote mental well-being for all.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Global Mental Health 2025 Report emphasises the urgent need for improved mental health services and policies worldwide. It reveals that over 1 billion people globally suffer from mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression. However, a significant portion of them lack access to proper care and treatment. 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