Gaps and Opportunities in Global Mental Health Research: Disparities Across Geographic Regions and Income Levels

There is no health without mental health."-United for Global Mental Health -Global health, defined as a field of study, research, and practice aimed at addressing health challenges and human diseases that transcend national borders and create global social, political, and economic impacts, 1 represents one of the most critical academic and scientific priorities today.To monitor and measure the specific impact of these needs, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced strategies centered on defining global health indicators, documented in the Global Health Observatory 2 and the Global Observatory on Health Research and Development.3 These indicators, categorized by geographic regions and country income levels, enable comparisons of disparities in health metrics and outcomes.2,3 Global mental health issues, as outlined in World Mental Health Reports, 4 are considered critical determinants for addressing barriers to healthcare access, economic consequences, universal prevention and health promotion strategies, and the prevalence and burden of mental disorders with the highest global impact.Ensuring the protection and promotion of global mental health remains a fundamental objective in closing gaps in equity and advancing health outcomes worldwide.