Ilakkiah Chandra

Global Mental Health aims to create a universal solution to improve mental health experiences, focusing mainly on the Global South. However, mental health care should not be a one-size fits all solution. This article argues that the current approach to Global Mental Health is impractical given the diverse socio-cultural environments worldwide and the added burden it creates for the Global South.  A new global approach to addressing mental health will be presented that prioritizes local efforts.