Analysis reveals persistent gender and regional disparities in mental disorders, suggesting scalable interventions are needed in India, China, and the US.
This study provides the most detailed, age-stratified evaluation of mental disorder burden among working-age populations to date. The findings highlight persistent gender and regional disparities and demonstrate the urgent need for scalable, culturally sensitive mental health interventions, workforce-based support systems, and the integration of mental health care into primary and occupational health frameworks.
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