A new World Health Organisation (WHO)/Europe study reviewing 75 pieces of research found 450 different indicators being used to measure mental health, exposing significant inconsistency in how mental health is tracked and compared across the region.
More than 143 million people across the WHO European Region were living with a mental health condition in 2021, representing 16% of the population, with prevalence estimated to have risen by 25% since the pandemic. GOV.UK
The findings highlight a wider truth that those working in mental health support already understand well — inconsistent measurement leads to inconsistent support. It reinforces why practical, accessible approaches like Brain Smart® matter, regardless of how mental health is formally categorised or measured.