Abstract
Mental illness is one of the most serious health conditions with detrimental effects on every aspect of life. Previous studies have substantiated that mental health is largely shaped by social determinants, such as income, poverty, employment status, education, access to health care, food security, housing, neighborhoods, adverse childhood experiences, discrimination, and social exclusion. This article reviews both structural and intermediary social determinants that can impact mental health while focusing on racial differences and their implications. Lastly, this article provides practical suggestions to help improve the social determinants of mental health.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Third Edition |
| Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-3 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | V3-274-V3-285 |
| Volume | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323914987 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780323914970 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Keywords
- Intermediary determinants
- Mental health
- Mental health disparities
- Racial and ethnic minorities
- Racial ethnic disparities
- Social determinants of mental health
- Structural determinants
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