A study estimated that more than 160 million people in China were suffering from mental health disorders in China in 2019. Depression and anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in China, with almost 50 million patients in 2019 respectively. Mental health is expected to persist as one of the main challenges facing China's society and its healthcare service.
Number of people with mental disorders in China from 1990 to 2019
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