Mental health in Finland

Abstract

The prevalence of mental illnesses in Finland generally reflects global trends, with a clear increase in the occurrence of depression and anxiety. At any time, between 4% and 9% of the population of 5.2 million suffer from major depressive disorders. Some 10–20% of the population experience depression during their lifetime. Bipolar depressive disorders affect 1–2% and schizophrenia 0.5–1.5% of the population. The prevalence of alcoholism is 4–8%.