HSS 3105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Sustainable Development Goals, Dsm-5, Major Depressive Disorder

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSS 3105
• Professor: Rodrigue Deuboué

Document Summary

Mental health disorders are very common worldwide, and they cause significant reductions in quality of life. Mental health disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide, accounting for about one-fifth of the world"s disability: mental health disorders account for nearly one-quarter of years lived with disability (ylds) globally. Every region in the world bears a significant burden from mental health issues. The most commonly diagnosed and disabling mental health conditions include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and alcohol and drug use disorders. Mental illnesses likely arise from a complex set of genetic, biological, social, psychological, developmental, and environmental factors, but few risk factors have been conclusively identified. Critical gaps: limited knowledge of the causes of mental health disorders, significant limitations in our ability to prevent mental health disorders through interventions across the lifespan, major barriers to accessing mental health diagnosis and effective treatment.