BJPsych International · Published 2025-09-08 · DOI 10.1192/bji.2025.10050
Consistent with many countries in the region, the Republic of Guatemala likely has a high level of mental health need. However, with high poverty rates and workforce deficits, Guatemala faces challenges in providing accessible mental healthcare across the nation. We describe examples of interventions that have been developed to reduce this mental health gap by addressing the existing barriers to accessing mental healthcare. Within this country profile, we identify further opportunities, such as future mental health legislation, to improve access to services across the human lifespan, especially for at-risk and underserved communities.
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