Bridging Gaps in Behavioral Health Treatment: A Narrative Summary
Introduction
The Lancet Commission on Behavioral health and Sustainable Development called for a global partnership of governmental agencies, development agencies, non-profits, and private industry to come together to transform mental health, saying “When it comes to behavioral health, all countries can be thought of as developing countries.”1 One billion people worldwide suffer from some form of behavioral health illness, costing the global economy trillions of dollars due to lost productivity and direct behavioral healthcare related costs. Investing in behavioral health treatments …