Article Excerpt: Colombia’s high rate of depression and alcoholism is exacerbated by more than 50 years of endemic violence. Though depression is among the top causes of misery and disability globally, health-care systems including those in low- and middle-income countries have not been responsive to the prevalence of mental health disorders among their populations. Inadequate insurance coverage, an insufficient number of psychiatrists, and a dearth of primary care providers trained to recognize symptoms are among the factors contributing to this treatment gap.
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Article Source: Dartmouth Medicine