Philanthropy for global mental health 2000-2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental disorders are the leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide. While over three-quarters of people with mental disorders live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and effective low-cost interventions are available, resource commitments are extremely limited. This paper seeks to understand the role of philanthropy in this area and to inform discussions about how to increase investments.

Methods

Novel analyses of a dataset on development assistance for health were conducted to study philanthropic development assistance for mental health (DAMH) in 156 countries between 2000 and 2015.

Results

Philanthropic contributions more than doubled over 16 years, accounting for one-third (US$364.1 million) of total DAMH 2000-2015. However, across

SUBMITTER: Iemmi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7379329 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature