Urbanization and emerging mental health issues

Abstract Rapid urbanization worldwide is associated to an increase of population in the urban settings and this is leading to new emerging mental health issues. This narrative mini-review is based on a literature search conducted through PubMed and EMBASE. A total of 113 articles published on the issue of urban mental health have been selected, cited, reviewed, and summarized. There are emerging evidences about the association between urbanization and mental health issues. Urbanization affects mental health through social, economic, and environmental factors. It has been shown that common mental syndromes report higher prevalence in the cities. Social disparities, social insecurity, pollution, and the lack of contact with nature are some of recognized factors affecting urban mental health. Further reserach studies and specific guidelines should be encouraged to help policy makers and urban designers to improve mental health and mental health care facilities in the cities; additional strategies to prevent and reduce mental illness in the urban settings should be also adopted globally.

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Urban Mental Health Issues

American Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1176/ajp.125.12.1721 ◽

1969 ◽

Vol 125 (12) ◽

pp. 1721-1722

Author(s):

CHARLES A. PINDERHUGHES

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Issues ◽

Urban Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Issues

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Mental Health in Family Businesses and Business Families: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052589 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2589

Author(s):

Diane Arijs ◽

Anneleen Michiels

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Family Businesses ◽

Future Research ◽

Health Issues ◽

Theoretical Frameworks ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Research Questions ◽

Antecedents And Consequences

Mental health issues in family businesses and business families have been studied in multiple disciplines within the past three decades. This article systematically reviews 51 articles on mental health issues in family businesses and business families, published in a wide variety of psychology, entrepreneurship, and management journals. Based on a systematic review of extant literature, this article first provides an overview of the state of the art, followed by specific suggestions on novel research questions, theoretical frameworks and study design. This way, the review systematizes evidence on known antecedents and consequences of mental health issues in family businesses and business families, but also reveals overlooked and undertheorized drivers and outcomes. The review reveals major gaps in our knowledge that hinder a valid understanding of mental health in the specific context of family businesses and business families, and articulates specific research questions that could be tackled by future research among management as well as mental health scholars. Finally, we point to the relevance of this study for policy makers, family business advisors, therapists and managers.

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Navigating the Pathway to Care in Adults With Cerebral Palsy

Frontiers in Neurology ◽

10.3389/fneur.2021.734139 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Edward A. Hurvitz ◽

Daniel G. Whitney ◽

Brigid Waldron-Perrine ◽

Dayna Ryan ◽

Heidi J. Haapala ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Health Care Facilities ◽

System Level ◽

Pediatric Care ◽

Health Issues ◽

Health Maintenance ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Pathway To Care

As individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) age, they face unique challenges which complicate their ability to access and receive appropriate health care. These problems exist at the level of the health care system, the clinician, and the individual. At the system level, there is an inadequate number of professionals who are informed of and interested in the care of adults with CP. Pediatric clinicians prefer treating children, and adult caregivers are not knowledgeable about and may feel less competent about CP. Pediatric care does not translate well to the adult population, and information about best practices for adults is just starting to develop. Differences in the physiologic development of individuals with CP render well-established clinical protocols for risk screening of chronic diseases less effective. Moreover, lack of supportive resources decreases a caregiver's sense of self-efficacy in treating this population. The patient's ability to navigate these barriers is complicated by the high prevalence of comorbid cognitive impairment and mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric disorders; a bidirectional relationship between challenges in navigating care/needs and comorbid mental health conditions appears likely. Many patients have additional barriers related to social determinants of health, such as access to transportation, accessible health care facilities, and other personal and environmental factors that may impede health maintenance and wellness. Increasing and disseminating knowledge, harnessing the power of new technologies such as telemedicine, and addressing mental health issues are some of the methods that are available to help adults with CP navigate this road.

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Mental Illness in India

Defence Life Science Journal ◽

10.14429/dlsj.2.10819 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 74

Author(s):

Ramanpreet Kaur

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Illness ◽

Review Paper ◽

Remedial Measures ◽

Health Issues ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Military Life ◽

Territorial Conflicts ◽

The Military

The armed territorial conflicts, terror activities, and failing economies in several countries are breeding mental health issues. Mental illness, shrouded by stigma is the elephant in the room here which is finally acknowledged by the society and the policy makers. Both the military as well as the civilian society are affected. The rigours of military life and the daily anxiety of civilian society, both appear to be leading to mental health issues in defence personnel and the civilians. In India, with limited medical resources, the situation is even grim. In this review paper, the focus remains on the issues of mental health and mental illness, which have recently come to the fore on account of many national happenings in last few years. The paper explores the extant literature on mental illness in India and outlines the meaning of mental illness, discusses the legislations and Government’s programmes and initiatives regarding the promotion of mental health. The issue of mental health is discussed in light of rising suicide incidence in our soldiers which is a cause of concern. The paper culminates with the suggestions for further research and remedial measures.

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