bipolar disorders and depression are far more likely than the overall population to die as a consequence of their untreated mental or physical health problems ([114] Prince et al. , 2007; [152] WHO, 2008a; [88] McGrath et al. , 2008; [122] Roshanaei-Moghaddam and Katon, 2009). The stigma, myths and misconceptions surrounding mental illness are the origin because of the discrimination and human rights violations experienced by people with mental disabilities on a day-to-day basis ([14] Baldwin and Marcus, 2011). Misconceptions around mental illness also often lead to the theory that these conditions are untreatable, and people with them are not appreciated as members of their communities, nor are resources allocated to provide services or support. Interventions, including pharmacological, psychosocial and care-management strategies for schizophrenia, depression, alcohol misuse, epilepsy and suicide prevention have been effective across the world (including in poor populations within LMICs) ([15] Basset al., 2006; [19] Bolton et al., 2003; [21] Bowles, 1995; [107] Patel et al., 2007; [124] Sayers, 2001). Civil society organizations of people with mental disabilities are also crucial to guaranteeing their active and meaningful contribution in public affairs and bringing about positive reform in mental health ([42] Drew et al., 2011).
bipolar disorders and depression are far more likely than the overall population to die as a consequence of their untreated mental or physical health problems ([114] Prince et al. , 2007; [152] WHO, 2008a; [88] McGrath et al. , 2008; [122] Roshanaei-Moghaddam and Katon, 2009). The stigma, myths and misconceptions surrounding mental illness are the origin because of the discrimination and human rights violations experienced by people with mental disabilities on a day-to-day basis ([14] Baldwin and Marcus, 2011). Misconceptions around mental illness also often lead to the theory that these conditions are untreatable, and people with them are not appreciated as members of their communities, nor are resources allocated to provide services or support. Interventions, including pharmacological, psychosocial and care-management strategies for schizophrenia, depression, alcohol misuse, epilepsy and suicide prevention have been effective across the world (including in poor populations within LMICs) ([15] Basset al., 2006; [19] Bolton et al., 2003; [21] Bowles, 1995; [107] Patel et al., 2007; [124] Sayers, 2001). Civil society organizations of people with mental disabilities are also crucial to guaranteeing their active and meaningful contribution in public affairs and bringing about positive reform in mental health ([42] Drew et al., 2011).