2020, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Part A

author(s)
Shakti Singh Soni

abstract
As a worldwide phenomenon, no one is immune-mental illnesses affect people of all ages, cultures, educational and income levels. The studies conducted in developing countries have revealed that during their life time; more than 25% of individuals develop one or more mental or behavioural disorders. In 2019, about 450 million people were estimated to be suffering from neuropsychiatry conditions. There have been tremendous advances in our understanding of the causes and treatment of mental illness most of these treatments can be provided effectively by a general or community health worker by having good knowledge and altitude towards mental illness.