ABSTRACT

The World Health Organization estimates that one in four people around the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. In spite of treatments being available, two-thirds of the people suffering from a known mental disorder, do not seek medical attention due to the social stigma associated with bad mental health. Many patients are in denial and have trouble accepting their condition, causing immense suffering to people living around them.

This website is a curation of general information about mental illnesses or disorders commonly observed,their prevalence rates and course of treatment that is being followed currently in the United States compared to the rest of the world. We also took a look at how things changed with the advent of technology and how it has helped people and their families to cope with the consequences of their condition. We also looked into the world of alternative medicine which has shown surprising effects using psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD.

People with mental health disorders are exposed to a wide range of human rights violations in many developing countries. We take offense that the word ‘Mental’ or ‘Retarded’ isstill commonly used as cuss word to describe such people. Looking at the word‘mental disorders’ in the top 10 causes of death list, the reality that mental health is just as important as physical health has finally dawned upon us.