Brain health—a term inclusive of positive mental health and the full range of mental, substance use, and neurological conditions—is a critical determinant of overall health. Regardless of age, income, or geography, brain health materially affects every person’s life.
Brain health is broader than the absence of disease. It includes improving overall cognitive functioning, resilience, and the state of well-being in which an individual realizes their abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community.
The McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) believes that brain health is a cornerstone of societal well-being and economic growth. We work with a global ecosystem to help people achieve the best possible brain health by strengthening cognitive function, improving mental health, and effectively preventing and treating mental, neurological, and substance use disorders.
