1、Perspectives on emerging challenges and opportunities for improving mental health outcomes in the region Executive Summary Contents 1.Executive summary 5 2.Introduction 10 Why mental health matters11 Objectives and approach14 About this whitepaper14 3.Overview of mental health challenges in Asia Pac

2、ific164.Access to mental healthcare in Asia Pacific17Financial general mental health investment18 Health equity20 5.Mental health system reform in Asia Pacific25Health system design26 Education and workforce strengthening31 6.Mental health policy development in Asia Pacific37Awareness building38 Eco

3、system collaboration41 Government-led initiatives and policies42 7.Conclusion and call-to-action468.Appendix:Focus Asia Pacific market snapshot48Market snapshot:Australia50 Market snapshot:Chinese mainland54Market snapshot:Hong Kong SAR58 Market snapshot:Japan62 Market snapshot:Singapore66 Market sn

4、apshot:South Korea70 Market snapshot:Taiwan74 9.Acknowledgments7810.References 80 5 The hidden cost:Unveiling the economic and social burden of mental health in Asia Pacific 2025 Copyright owned by one or more of the KPMG International entities.KPMG International entities provide no services to clie

5、nts.All rights reserved.The hidden cost:Unveiling the economic and social burden of mental health in Asia Pacific 2025 Copyright owned by one or more of the KPMG International entities.KPMG International entities provide no services to clients.All rights reserved.4 Appropriate resource allocation an

6、d financial investment enable equitable and sustainable access to preventative care,treatment and community-based services Ensures individuals receive timely,appropriate mental health services and access to the latest treatment innovation,thus reducing the overall burden of mental health issues on s