Mental health awareness

Breaking the silence. Changing perceptions

Mental health is a vital part of brain health — essential to a healthy mind and life. Yet it remains underprioritised by leaders, policymakers, and society at large — misunderstood, stigmatised, and too often met with silence.¹

The numbers tell a stark story. Even though 1 in 8 people globally live with a mental health disorder, less than 5% of global health research funding is directed towards mental health.¹ And on a local level, in most countries, mental health services are guaranteed less than 2% of the national healthcare budget.¹

At Lundbeck, we are committed to changing that by raising awareness, supporting those affected, and driving progress toward true parity between mental and physical health.

United against stigma

Stigma remains one of the greatest barriers to treatment and recovery. It silences people, isolates families, and prevents progress.² Read more about our mental health position in the article linked below.

Our position on mental health

Why caregivers matter

Advancing brain health, together

Why mental health is crucial

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World Health Organisation. World mental health report: Transforming mental health for all. 2022. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240049338 [Accessed December 2025]
Knaak S, Mantler E, Szeto A. Mental illness-related stigma in healthcare: Barriers to access and care and evidence-based solutions. 2017. Available at:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28929889/ [Accessed December 2025]