Mental disorders have nearly doubled since 1990, now affecting 1.2 billion people worldwide

MedicalXpress | mai 21, 2026

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with a mental disorder, nearly double the number recorded in 1990. According to a new study, this stark rise has placed mental disorders as the leading cause of disability globally, surpassing cardiovascular disease, cancer, and musculoskeletal conditions.