MentalHigh Project Summary

Mental health is an important health com­ponent throughout the lifecycle and forms an integral part of an individual’s ability to lead a fulfilling life. On the other hand, poor mental health impedes an individual’s ca­pacity to realize their potential, work pro­ductively, and make a contribution to their community. Moreover, as echoed in the 2005 Green paper, mental ill health imposes manifold costs, losses and burdens on citi­zens and societal systems. Despite the increasing recognition globally of the im­portance of mental health governance for sustainable development, mental health is still of low priority in Southeast Asia com­pared to other development priorities…..