Saudi psychiatry conference highlights early detection, treatment access challenges
Mental health experts at the first Alkhobar Conference on Psychiatry and Mental Health have emphasized the need for earlier intervention and broader access to psychiatric care. Saudi patients typically wait eight years before seeking help, with just 13.7 percent receiving treatment each year despite 34 percent experiencing a mental health condition. The figures reveal a significant treatment gap, particularly among younger generations, where some 40 percent of those aged 15-24 are reportedly facing mental health challenges.
