Perspective Chapter: Global Health Security through Psychoeducation and Microfinance with At-Need Groups

This chapter discusses and explores the relevance of microfinance with psychoeducation for the improvement of global health security. It specifically discusses the importance of microfinance interventions for vulnerable populations, with an accompanying emphasis on mental health. Depression is one of the greatest issues worldwide and currently causes the largest number of days of disability. Depression hinders health and development and is currently considered one of the most important health issues by the World Health Organization. Microfinance is a mechanism that can be directed towards low-income, at-need populations and address mental illness through group support and small loans.