Something that has long been suspected has now been confirmed by the latest Lancet study. This systematic review showed that the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the prevalence of mental illness, with a global burden of disease of almost 50 million DALYs (disability adjusted life years) for depression . As the study shows, the increase in prevalence is a problem in all regions of the world. So it is not enough to just pursue national strategies, global actions are needed! #covid #mentalhealth