WHO Highlights Need for Community‑Based Care on Global Mental Health Day

The WHO also called for a shift away from institution‑centric models toward community‑focused services. Only one in ten countries has fully transitioned from hospital‑based mental‑health care to decentralized, community‑driven solutions, while 53 % are still in the early phases of this transformation. Community‑based care enables patients to receive treatment close to family and social networks, reducing the stigma of distant facilities and fostering quicker recovery.