Mental Health and PovertyThere is strong scientific evidence that poverty is a cause of mental illness. This book brings together a body of knowledge from biomedical and social science literature that is of importance to both academics and practitioners. It explores a broad range of issues, including stigma, the recovery model and substance misuse. The role of childhood adversity is examined, together with other potential causal mechanisms. The content is accessible and engaging, with numerous references pointing readers to the best resources for further information. Poverty is not inevitable, even in a difficult economic climate. The time is ripe for a scientific consensus to inform realistic, hopeful and optimistic campaigns to reduce inequality in the interests of public health and well being. This book provides an evidence-based resource for mental health professionals, social scientists and their students. It will be of interest far beyond those professionally involved in mental health services and research. |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
abuse addiction alcohol consumption amongst associated behaviour biological biopsychosocial model bipolar affective disorder British cannabis causal role cause childhood adversity clinical concept confounding factors consequence constellations of disadvantage criminal depression developing schizophrenia diagnosis disease drinking drug drug-induced psychosis economic effect evidence example findings gene genetic health professionals homeless Huntington's disease IAPT ideas impact incidence increased individuals inner cities intervention intrinsic living mainstream major mental illness mental disorder mental health problems mental health services mental illness Odds Ratio organised patients poor population poverty prevalence proportion psychological psychotic symptoms rates Recovery model regarded relationship risk factors risk of developing Russell Group schizophrenia scientific service users smoking social capital social class social defeat social deprivation social environment social factors social networks social psychiatry society socio-economic stigma stigmatised substance misuse suggested syndrome tend toxoplasmosis treatment types understanding urban Whilst