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Mental health treatment in 2026 is more effective and more available than at any point in human history. The treatment gap — the proportion of people with diagnosable disorders who receive no treatment — remains roughly half in high-income countries, and 80%+ in low- and middle-income countries. Key sections include: Mental Health Treatments. Therapies, drugs, and what works; Opening The good news, the bad news.; Chapter I The seven major modalities.; Chapter II Aaron Beck's invention.; Chapter III Marsha Linehan's synthesis.; Chapter IV The third wave.; Chapter V Interpersonal therapy.; Chapter VI The Freud lineage, modernised.; Chapter VII The system as patient.; Chapter VIII The contested treatment that worked..