1 The mental health burden is further compounded by a high prevalence of comorbid somatic disorders, 2- 4 leading to a life expectancy 15 to 20 years shorter when compared to that of the general population. It is estimated that approximately 12% of the global population suffered from a mental disorder in 2019, accounting for roughly 5% of the disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and 16% of the years lived with disability worldwide. Mental disorders are highly prevalent and burdensome.
