Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Local Health Leaders Session 1: Introduction to Mental Health Session Objectives - Know the global, regional, and national landscape of mental health - Discuss concepts and theories on mental health - Identify local data on mental health The Mental Health Landscape This topic highlights available data and information on mental health such as the following: • Cases of mental health problems are globally increasing; however, there is a shortage of mental health providers such as psychologists, psychiatrists, etc. • The Philippines has the lowest spending on mental health among Southeast Asian countries despite the apparent increase in health spending since 2019. 3