Mental health and development: targeting people with mental health conditions as a vulnerable group.

Abstract

This report presents compelling evidence that people with mental health conditions meet major criteria for vulnerability. The report also describes how vulnerability
\ncan lead to poor mental health, and how mental health conditions are widespread yet largely unaddressed among groups identified as vulnerable. It argues that mental
\nhealth should be included in sectoral and broader development strategies and plans, and that development stakeholders have important roles to play in ensuring
\nthat people with mental health conditions are recognized as a vulnerable group and are not excluded from development opportunities.