Saudi psychiatry conference highlights challenges in early detection, access to treatment
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Arab News · Saudi Arabia · Middle East
Mental health experts at the first Alkhobar Conference on Psychiatry emphasized the need for earlier intervention and broader access to psychiatric care, noting that Saudi patients typically wait eight years before seeking help. Despite 34% of Saudis experiencing a mental health condition, only 13.7% receive treatment annually, revealing a significant treatment gap, particularly among youth, as 40% of those aged 15-24 face mental health issues.
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