"Embracing Rights-Based, Community-Driven Mental Health Solutions"
Global mental health leaders are shifting from a traditional biomedical model to a rights-based, culturally inclusive approach. This new framework emphasizes addressing social determinants, incorporating lived experiences, and leveraging diverse cultural healing methods. The aim is to create community-centered strategies that respect local contexts and improve mental health outcomes. The Lancet article outlines five transformative principles to revamp mental health systems, advocating for a holistic, biopsychosocial model that challenges the dominance of the biomedical approach.
