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  • Mental Health Policy
  • Health Equity

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  • Global mental health (GMH) is gaining prominence in global health discussions.
  • This increased visibility necessitates critical examination of GMH's priorities in policy, care, and research.
  • Rethinking the core concepts and implications of GMH is essential.

Discussion:

  • GMH is critiqued for Western hegemony, potentially overlooking local contexts.
  • Concerns exist regarding an overemphasis on the biomedical model in GMH.
  • The focus on common mental disorders and primary care may neglect individuals with severe mental disabilities.

Key Insights:

  • GMH initiatives are often dominated by Western institutions, questioning their global applicability.
  • There is a need to assess the adequacy of GMH's consideration for local cultural and social contexts.
  • The current GMH framework may disproportionately benefit common mental disorders, impacting care for severe mental disabilities.

Outlook:

  • An independent, inclusive think tank is proposed to foster global debate on GMH.
  • This think tank would provide unbiased support to the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Future efforts should aim for a more equitable and contextually relevant global mental health agenda.