Worldwide, mental disorders affect 450 million people and account for 15% of the overall burden of diseases from all causes (World Health Organization, 2001). Two-thirds of those affected do not receive adequate care owing to stigma, discrimination, neglect and poverty. The World Health Organization (2001) found that only 1% of the total health expenditure went to mental health in most countries.

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