Nearly 450 million people are affected by mental illness worldwide . In wealthy nations , just half receive appropriate care , but in developing countries , close to 90 percent go untreated because psychiatrists are in such short supply . Vikram Patel outlines a highly promising approach -- training members of communities to give mental health interventions , empowering ordinary people to care for others .
Nearly 450 million people are affected by mental illness worldwide . In wealthy nations , just half receive appropriate care , but in developing countries , close to 90 percent go untreated because psychiatrists are in such short supply . Vikram Patel outlines a highly promising approach -- training members of communities to give mental health interventions , empowering ordinary people to care for others .