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Mental health trends in Chile and Peru

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Data from the 2024 Demographic and Health Survey in Peru indicates that 14.1% of women aged 15 and older experienced a depressive episode in the last twelve months, a rate significantly higher than the 6.8% reported for men. Regional data shows higher proportions in the highlands (13.9%) compared to the coast (9.7%) or the jungle (8.6%). These episodes were observed across all educational levels, though they were more frequent among those with less schooling. Subsequent reports indicate that mental health indicators have reached critical levels in both Chile and Peru. In Chile, 18.5% of the population shows signs of mental health issues, with moderate or severe depression affecting 16.2% of the population. Insomnia has risen to 14.3%, and 21.9% of respondents reported feeling lonely. In Peru, Ministry of Health and World Health Organization data suggests one in five people suffers from a mental health disorder, totaling over 6 million individuals. However, only 1.3 million received care at Ministry of Health centers in 2024. To address professional shortages and service gaps, there is an increasing trend toward distance learning in psychology, with some institutions reporting significant increases in remote program enrollments. Recent observations around World Mental Health Day highlight continued deterioration in Chile, where the ACHS-UC Mental Health Thermometer confirms that 18.5% of the population shows signs of mental health issues. Additionally, a Pluxee report notes that half of employees experienced workplace stress in the last year, with Gen Z reporting higher levels of emotional exhaustion and a greater tendency to seek professional help. During recent World Mental Health Day initiatives, the ACHS-UC Mental Health Thermometer reported that the 18.5% of the Chilean population showing signs of mental health issues represents a level of deterioration comparable to the pandemic era.

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