World mental health today: latest data (WHO, 2025)

Summary

This World Health Organization (WHO) document draws on the latest information available to outline the state of mental health and mental health systems in the world. It shows that mental health conditions remain highly prevalent, with more than a billion people worldwide living with a mental disorder.

The prevalence of different mental disorders varies with sex, with females most affected overall. In both males and females, anxiety disorders and depressive disorders are the most common.

More than 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental disorder. Suicide affects people from all countries and contexts and is a major cause of death among young people. Globally, suicide accounts for more than one in every 100 deaths and for each death there are 20 suicide attempts.

This report provides essential data to guide national and global dialogue. It highlights where progress is being made – and where critical gaps persist. This report should serve as a vital tool for policy-makers, implementers and advocates alike.