Abstract
The COVID‐19 pandemic has disrupted or halted critical mental health services in 93% of countries worldwide while the demand for mental health is increasing, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) survey. The survey of 130 countries provides the first global data showing the devastating impact of COVID‐19 on access to mental health services and underscores the urgent need for increased funding, a news release stated. The survey was published ahead of WHO's Big Event for Mental Health — a global online advocacy event on Oct. 10 that brought together world leaders, celebrities and advocates to call for increased mental health investments in the wake of COVID‐19. The survey was conducted from June to August 2020. It evaluates how the provision of mental, neurological and substance use services has changed due to COVID‐19, the types of services that have been disrupted and how countries are adapting to overcome these challenges. Countries reported widespread disruption of many kinds of critical mental health services: Over 60% reported disruptions to mental health services for vulnerable people, including children and adolescents (72%) and older adults (70%), and 67% saw disruptions to counseling and psychotherapy.
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