Mental health needs more candour Mental health needs more candour 04 August 2021 | Views | By Shaili Mehta Sonani, in-house psychologist, Veda Rehab & Wellness According to WHO, depression is the single largest contributor to global disability and also a major contributor to suicide deaths. Image credit: Shutterstock The number of people suffering from mental health illnesses and disorders, such as anxiety and depression, is going up globally. According to WHO, depression is the single largest contributor to global disability and also a major contributor to suicide deaths. And, with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic all over the world, the mental health crisis has accentuated.