The Mental Health Declaration for Europe: Implications for the UK

Mental disorders pose the second largest burden of disease in terms of healthy life years lost in Europe after cardiovascular disease, and depression is the single largest cost among mental disorders. Governments across Europe are increasingly recognizing the importance both of good mental health in populations and effective treatment services for those with poor mental health, and the social and economic burden to individuals and society of sub-optional mental health. McCulloch et al examine the broader implications of the declaration for the UK and consider where one needs to make most progress.