Supporting statements. -- Executive summary -- 1. Introduction -- 2. People with mental health conditions comprise a vulnerable group -- 3. Other vulnerable groups have high rates of mental health conditions -- 4. Improving development outcomes: principles and actions -- 5. All development stakeholders have important roles to play -- Conclusion
Summary
"This report presents compelling evidence that people with mental health conditions meet major criteria for vulnerability. The report also describes how vulnerability can lead to poor mental health, and how mental health conditions are widespread yet largely unaddressed among groups identified as vulnerable. It argues that mental health should be included in sectoral and broader development strategies and plans, and that development stakeholders have important roles to play in ensuring that people with mental health conditions are recognized as a vulnerable group and are not excluded from development opportunities. The recommended actions in this report provide a starting point to achieve these aims."--Page xxiv
