Mental illness is one of the leading causes of disability and poor quality of life across the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental disorders contribute significantly to the global burden of disease, affecting people of all ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Common mental disorders include depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and substance use disorders. The burden of mental illness is not limited to the affected individual but extends to families, communities, healthcare systems, and the economy. It is further aggravated by inadequate mental health services, stigma, discrimination, and lack of awareness. The burden of mental illness can be understood in terms of health, social, economic, and psychological dimensions. Mental disorders often begin during adolescence or early adulthood and may continue throughout life if not treated adequately. They reduce productivity, impair daily functioning, increase healthcare costs, and contribute to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Suicide, which is closely associated with untreated mental illness, is a major public health concern and causes the loss of many productive years of life. Mental illness has profound effects on individuals. It affects emotional well-being, cognition, behavior, and interpersonal relationships. Individuals may experience persistent sadness, anxiety, hallucinations, delusions, mood instability, impaired concentration, and disturbances in sleep and