The total cost of brain disorders (including, but not limited to those affecting mental health, including depression) has been estimated at EUR 800 billion. It is estimated that mental disorders alone affect 165 million people in the Union, at a cost of EUR 118 billion.
Meastar go méadóidh na suimeanna sin go suntasach, go mór mór de bharr daonra na hEorpa a bheith ag dul in aois agus de bharr na méaduithe gaolmhara ar ghalair néarmheathlúchán.