HealthWHO Reports 470 Million People Suffer from Anxiety Worldwide
On World Mental Health Day 2026, WHO revealed that anxiety disorders affect approximately 470 million people globally, about 5.8% of the population. Despite effective treatments, only 27.6% receive care due to stigma, lack of providers, and underinvestment in mental health. Anxiety is a serious clinical condition, not just temporary stress, highlighting a global mental health crisis.
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