Europe Had the Highest Ratio of Mental Health Workers in 2020
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The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic impacted not only physical but also mental health. Many people experienced anxiety, stress, and even depression during the pandemic. Therefore, the role of mental health professionals has become increasingly crucial.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global ratio of mental health professionals in 2020 was 13 per 100,000 people. This means there were 13 mental health professionals for every 100,000 people worldwide.
Europe has the highest ratio of mental health professionals globally, at 44.8 per 100,000 people. It is followed by the Western Pacific region with a ratio of 15.4 per 100,000 people.
The United States has a ratio of 14.9 mental health professionals per 100,000 people. The Eastern Mediterranean region has a ratio of 8.8 per 100,000 people.
Southeast Asia has a ratio of 2.8 mental health professionals per 100,000 people. Africa has the lowest ratio, at 1.6 per 100,000 people.
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