Mental healthcare is receiving growing attention in Saudi Arabia. Recent evidence points to a rising prevalence of mental disorders, particularly among younger Saudis. The majority of Saudis do not seek treatment for their mental health conditions, and when they do, many opt for non-medical traditional and faith healing. Existing mental health services are provided at primary care and specialized levels, and their delivery has been enhanced by advances in digital health. However, specialized mental healthcare services remain concentrated in urban areas, which are, in turn, underserved by primary care centers. This situation is complicated by a substantial shortage of healthcare providers required to deliver adequate mental healthcare. Although public opinion on mental illness and its treatment has improved in recent decades, many Saudis continue to face barriers to accessing care due to limited service availability. These challenges can be addressed by national efforts to enhance mental health literacy, strengthen inpatient, community, and primary care services, expand the implementation of the Mental Health Care Law, create more training opportunities for mental healthcare providers and improve their quality, and support culturally adapted interventions tailored to patients in Saudi Arabia.