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Positive responses to need
- Author:
- KNAPP Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.10.10, 2010, p.30.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Briefly reports on the findings of recent mental health research. Research covering debt and mental health; and links between mental health and ethnicity.
Mental health, poverty and development
- Authors:
- FUNK Michelle, DREW Natalie, KNAPP Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 11(4), 2012, pp.166-185.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
It is estimated that 80% of people suffering from mental health disorders live in low or middle income countries (LMICs). The poor are, in general, disproportionately affected by mental health problems. This paper, which builds on the findings of WHO's Report on Mental Health and Development, aims to highlight the health, social, economic, and human rights effects of unaddressed mental disorders in LMICs. The authors also propose effective strategies to address mental disorders and their impacts as part of an overall development strategy. The paper begins with a review of the research on mental disorders and poverty. There is evidence of strong links between poverty and mental disorder, supporting the argument that mental disorders should be an important concern for development strategies. Mental disorders have diverse and far-reaching social impacts, including homelessness, higher rates of imprisonment, poor educational opportunities and outcomes, lack of employment and reduced income. The authors suggest that targeted poverty alleviation programmes are needed to break the cycle between mental illness and poverty. These must include measures specifically addressing the needs of people with mental health conditions, such as the provision of accessible and effective services and support, facilitation of education, employment opportunities and housing, and enforcement of human rights protection.