Healthy Brains Global Initiative (HBGI)

Founded in 2020, the Healthy Brains Global Initiative, HBGI, was born out of a lack of prioritization and funding for mental health worldwide. In collaboration with the World Bank and with the support of the World Health Organization and UNICEF, HBGI was created to challenge the global mental health response. We uniquely take an outcomes-based approach to drive tangible impacts for individuals, families and communities. Mental health impacts everyone and all aspects of our lives. Nearly 1 billion people worldwide suffer from poor mental health, 1 in 2 of us in our lifetimes. Many countries spend less than 2% of their healthcare budget on mental health. In high income countries that invest in mental health, performance could often be managed better and outcomes could be clearer. Things need to be done differently: existing resources must go further, systems must change, and philanthropy must play a role. With the support of our Board, Advisory Council and Lived Experience Council, ...