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#COVID19 has disrupted or halted critical #mentalhealth services in 93% of countries worldwide 🌐 while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to 🆕 survey

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The 🆕 survey of 130 countries provides the first global 🌐 data showing the devastating impact of #COVID19 on access to #mentalhealth services and underscores the urgent need for increased funding.

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#COVID19 is ↗️ demand for mental health services.

Bereavement, isolation, loss of income & fear are triggering #mentalhealth conditions or exacerbating existing ones. Many people may be facing increased levels of alcohol & drug use, insomnia, & anxiety

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Countries reported widespread disruptions to #mentalhealth services due to #COVID19:
🔸 >60% for vulnerable people
🔸 67% to counseling & psychotherapy
🔸 35% to emergency interventions
🔸 30% to access for medications
🔸 3/4 to 🏫 & workplace services

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WHO has issued guidance to countries on how to maintain essential services - including for #mentalhealth - during #COVID19 and recommends that countries allocate resources to mental health as an integral component of their response and recovery plans.

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