Vikram Patel: Mental health for all by involving all – Nearly 450 million people are affected by mental illness worldwide. In wealthy nations, just half receive appropriate care, but in developing countries, close to 90 percent go untreated because psychiatrists are in such short supply. Vikram Patel outlines a highly promising approach — training members of communities to give mental health interventions, empowering ordinary people to care for others.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Find closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages at www.ted.com Follow TED on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like TED on Facebook: www.facebook.com If you have questions or comments about this or other TED videos, please go to support.ted.com

 

Mental Health Coverage

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Re “Walking the Tightrope on Mental Health Coverage,” by Ron Lieber (Your Money column, Business Day, Dec. 22): As the article detailed, having mental health coverage that is affordable and accessible is an essential need. As a person with a …
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How to ensure children's mental health

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As a father, and as someone who has dedicated his life to children, I find it devastating to watch families reach out for help for a child's mental health issue when we have so few answers – and resources – to offer them. We must change our thinking …
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Addressing mental health issues

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The tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School has left a myriad of questions, including many about the mental health issues of the shooter in Newtown, Conn., and those responsible for other national tragedies. The nation's largest grassroots …
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