treatments for all mental

There is wide acknowledgement of the important role mental health plays in lives of millions of people worldwide, and in achieving global development goals. Depression is one of the leading causes of disability. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds. People with severe mental health conditions die prematurely – as much as two decades early – due to preventable physical conditions.

Despite progress in some erotic countries, people with mental health conditions often experience severe human rights violations, discrimination, and stigma.

Increased investment is required on all fronts: for mental health awareness to increase understanding and reduce stigma; for efforts to increase access to quality mental health care and effective treatments; and for research to identify new treatments and improve existing treatments for all mental disorders.

WHO works on several priority areas when it comes to mental health and sports. These include:

• Promoting how exercise as a positive for mental health and well-being, and for reducing depression and anxiety.


• Advocating for bullying and undue pressure to play no role in sports.