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This chapter examines the relationship between mental health and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan’s healthcare and sociopolitical setting. Although many of the SDGs do not specifically address mental health except health and well-being (SDG 3), it critically analyzes how mental health issues are intricately linked to targets related to poverty (SDG 1), zero hunger (SDG2), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5), innovation and technology development (SDG 9), reduced inequalities (SDG 10), climate change (SDG 13), peace and justice (SDG 16). Inadequate infrastructure, social stigma, a lack of trained specialists, and restricted access to services are some of the mental health issues Pakistan faces, which hinder the country’s efforts to meet the SDGs. However, there are some particular initiatives such as chaman pilot project, Rozan’s Zeest as well as Humraaz can be implemented at macro level to bridge the gap in field. Moreover, legislation about mental health needs to be realized in Pakistan to promote well-being.
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Sustainable Development Goals and Mental Health in South Asia