New findings from the WHO-Mental Health Surveys Initiative reveal that only 6.9% of individuals with mental health and substance use disorders receive effective treatment for their disorders. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from nearly 57,000 participants across 21 countries, highlighting the steps people with mental health and substance use disorders take in seeking care and the barriers they face in receiving effective treatment.
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