For the first time in history, mental health is no longer invisible: the UN declares it a universal human right and demands its inclusion in all health systems worldwide.

In an unprecedented step, the United Nations General Assembly has recognized mental health as a universal human right . This landmark resolution obliges member states to guarantee mental health care as an essential part of their health systems, not as an optional add-on.

This recognition comes after years of pressure from healthcare professionals, non-governmental organizations, and people affected by mental disorders. The resolution underscores that one in four people will experience a mental disorder at some point in their lives , and that in many countries access to treatment remains limited, stigmatized, or nonexistent.

The commitments undertaken by the States include:
- Include mental health in the coverage of public systems
- To train staff skilled in emotional and psychiatric care
- Guarantee free or affordable access to therapies and medicines
- Integrate emotional education from childhood into school programs

The declaration also recognizes the importance of social determinants of mental health, such as unemployment, violence, poverty and discrimination, and calls for cross-cutting public policies to address them.

This decision is estimated to directly impact the lives of over a billion people who currently do not receive adequate care. A vital step towards a more compassionate, just, and holistically conscious society.