Español Is mental health in Colombia a right or a privilege?

Martha Escobar, Álvaro Arenas , Camilo Perdomo, Darío Londoño , Juan Carlos Molano, María Nieto, Elizabeth Borrero , Esteban Vanegas , .

Abstract

This article offers a vision of the mental health situation in Colombia, highlighting its growing relevance in the public sphere and the specific challenges facing the country. Analyzes the impact of the armed conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of the Colombian population, highlighting how these situations have exacerbated pre-existing problems. The existence of significant barriers to accessing specialized services is highlighted, such as stigma, lack of trained personnel, and high costs associated with the treatment of mental disorders. Therefore, the need to address inequalities in mental health care is raised, both nationally and internationally, and finally recommendations are proposed to improve prevention, community care and access to mental health services in Colombia.

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Escobar M, Arenas Álvaro, Perdomo C, Londoño D, Molano JC, Nieto M, et al. Español Is mental health in Colombia a right or a privilege?. Biomed. [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 2 [cited 2026 Jan. 13];46(2). Available from: https://revistabiomedicaorg.biteca.online/index.php/biomedica/article/view/7429

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2025-12-02

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