Addressing the social determinants of global mental health in the era of the Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

Everything in our world is marked by constant upheavals, challenges and upheavals. Since the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, human development in most countries has disrupted human development and continues to pose unpredictable threats as new virus strains emerge. So, military conflicts in Ukraine and other regions have caused substantial human suffering against the backdrop of changeing global politics and uncoordinated international relations. It is also important to note that the escalating impact of climate change, with record-breaking temperatures and firestorm events in our planetary systems, underscores the fragility of our planetary systems. Acute crises, in the form of urgent problems are transforming into long-term uncertainties that characterize our more unstable way of life. The concept of uncertainty is not a new one for humanity, as we have experienced past epidemics, wars and natural disasters. Inspite of the fact that some nations have teetered on the edge of disaster, others have demonstrated resilience and adaptability in response to this unprecedented reality. At the moment, the key to addressing this challenge lies in accelerating human development. Unlocking an impressive potential for creativity and cooperation that is present in ourselves can be unlocked by exploring the innate potential for creativity and cooperation that resides within us.