Mental and Substance Use Disorders Collectively Cause More Disability

Mental and substance use disorders collectively cause more disability

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A study in The Lancet, published today, estimated that mental and substance use disorders accounted for about 23 per cent of years lived with a disability worldwide, just ahead of musculoskeletal disorders, including back pain and arthritis (21 per cent). Read more on Courier Mail

 


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Mental illness and substance abuse top global causes of disability: report

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Professor Harvey Whiteford, from the University of Queensland, says the report shows mental health and substance use disorders were the leading cause of disability across the globe. Depression accounted for more than 40 per cent of disability … Read more on ABC Online

 

Drug abuse, mental illness strain system

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The team analysed results from the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study and found treating mental and substance use disorders needs to be prioritised. “In all countries, stigma about mental and substance use disorders constrain the use of available … Read more on MSN NZ News