 They are more prone to other forms of illness and disease, and find it harder to access health care.BasicNeeds was set up because of the factors which the WHO report highlighted, and through its programs attempts to ensure that mental health is given due attention.BasicNeeds' mission is to enable people living with mental illness and epilepsy and their families to live and work successfully in their communities by combining health, socio-economic and community oriented solutions with changes in policy, practice and resource allocation.