El estigma y las dificultades de acceso limitan los diagnósticos de salud mental en El Salvador

According to the first National Mental Health Survey of 2022 in El Salvador, 30.8% of the adult population suffered from at least one mental health problem. Despite this high prevalence, only 3.9% of adults reported receiving a formal diagnosis from a physician or psychologist.

Experts indicate that widespread social stigma surrounding psychological issues, combined with significant barriers to accessing professional care, are the primary factors limiting timely mental health diagnoses and treatment across the country.