Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) says more than one billion people are currently living with mental health disorders, making it one of the most pressing public health challenges worldwide.

The figure, published in new WHO reports released on Tuesday, shows that conditions such as anxiety and depression are "inflicting human and economic tolls," with millions lacking access to adequate care.

"Transforming mental health services is one of the most pressing public health challenges," WHO's Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, was quoted in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES.

"Investing in mental health means investing in people, communities, and economies. Every government and every leader has a responsibility to ac...