Mental Health in Portugal

According to a 2010 study by the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Lisbon,

Portugal has the highest rate of psychological disorder diagnosis of the entire European Union.

Portugal is the European country with the highest number of diagnosed psychological disorders.

23% of Portuguese citizens suffer from anxiety or depression

One out of seven portuguese citizens has admitted to consuming antidepressants More than twice the European Union average "I feel a deep sadness... A void inside of me that's impossible to fill." Depression kills 1200 people every year, in Portugal It affects more women than men In men, the most frequent psychological disorder is schizophrenia Schizophrenia is also the leading cause of hospitalization, followed by Depression and Mental Retardation Schizophrenia and depression are responsible for 60% of all suicides in Portugal SOURCES VOICES SOUNDTRACK PRODUCTION "I have a constant feeling of despair in my head..." "I feel empty..." "Without any reason to live."