How do we respond to the global challenges imposed by MDD?

Responding to the global challenges imposed by major depressive disorder requires a coordinated and multisectoral response.^1-3

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1.Patel V, Araya R, Chatterjee S, et al. Treatment and prevention of mental disorders in low-income and middle-income countries. Lancet 2007; 370 (9591): 991–1005.

2.World Health Organization. Comprehensive mental health action plan 2013–2030. World Health Organization, 2021.

3.Patel V, Chisholm D, Parikh R, et al.; DCP MNS Author Group. Addressing the burden of mental, neurological, and substance use disorders: key messages from Disease Control Priorities, 3rd edition. Lancet 2016; 387 (10028): 1672–1685.