WHO’s new World Mental Health Report has found that nearly a billion people were living with a mental disorder in 2019 and laid out a blueprint for working in partnerships to transform global mental health.

“Everyone’s life touches someone with a mental health condition. Good mental health translates to good physical health and this new report makes a compelling case for change,” Dr Tedros said this month upon release of the report. “Investment into mental health is an investment into a better life and future for all.”

Contributions to WHO are helping strengthen mental health awareness and services. This week’s stories – from Bhutan, Bolivia, Honduras, Kiribati, Türkiye and Yemen – explore WHO’s collaboration with partners to meet the towering challenge of safeguarding the mental health of a world under stress from pandemic, climate change, war and poverty.