Integrating Mental and Physical Health: Breaking the Stigma
It is a common misconception that dementia cannot be prevented or treated and that it is an inevitable aspect of aging. This misconception, coupled with the persistent stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health, severely limits help-seeking behavior. As a result, prompt diagnosis of dementia and other neurological disorders is the exception rather than the rule. Most individuals remain undiagnosed and lack access to adequate health or social care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hundreds of millions of people worldwide are affected by neurological disorders. More than 6 million people die each year from stroke, with over 80% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Additionally, over 50 million people globally live with epilepsy. There are a...










