Among the Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the United Nations is the promotion of good health and well-being. This is because numerous diseases cause the spread of human suffering and destabilization of global economies, ultimately upending the lives of billions of people around the globe. Although much progress has been achieved to increase life expectancy, several strides have yet to be undertaken to address many different and emerging wellness issues; among them is mental health, which affects people of all ages, and from all walks of life (United Nations, n.d.). In light of this rationale, the United Nations General Assembly included mental health and substance abuse in the Sustainable Development Agenda in September 2015. For the first time, world leaders finally recognize the significance of promoting mental health and well-being as priority areas within the global development agenda.
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