Mental health in Mexico receives only 2% of the health budget despite the increase in anxiety

Mental health care in Mexico receives between 1.3% and 2% of the national health budget despite being a major challenge for societal wellbeing and facing an increase in anxiety. Resources for mental health care continue to fall below the actual needs of the Mexican population.

Simultaneously, in the Dominican Republic, the Directorate General of Information and Defense of Social Security Affiliates has proposed expanding mental health service coverage within the Dominican Social Security System. The stated objective of this proposal is to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for affiliates and facilitate access to necessary care.