Global mental health

Poverty makes people up to three times more likely to suffer from mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety compared to the wealthy, the United Nations has said in a report.

Competitive, consumption-oriented modern life is a threat to mental health, said a study compiled by the U.N. special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter.

This year's Olympics games grabbed attention beyond the marvellous display of athletic feats. Celebrated gymnast Simon Bile's decision to pull out of this year's games to focus on her mental health made headlines across the globe. Her inspirational move proved to be a turning point in destigmatising mental health issues in the athletic world.