Costos asociados con la salud mental

Abstract

For all people, mental and physical health and social well-being are vital components inextricably linked. With the growing knowledge about this interdependence, it can be clearly accepted that mental health is a central pillar in the general well-being of individuals, societies and nations. Mental health can be defined as the state of well-being that enables individuals to develop their skills, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully, and make a significant contribution to their communities. Yet in most parts of the world, mental health and mental disorders are not remotely attached to the same importance as physical health. On the contrary, mental health has been the subject of neglect and indifference.