The Social Determinants of Mental Health aims to fill the gap in psychiatric, scholarly, and policy-related literature on factors that impact overall mental health and well-being. Authored by Michael T Compton (Editor) and featuring contributions from diverse scholars, this book explores topics such as discrimination and social exclusion, adverse early life experiences, poor education, unemployment, income inequality, poverty, food insecurity, housing quality, built environment features, and access to mental healthcare. Designed for clinicians and public health professionals, the book includes clinical vignettes, policy implications discussions, key points in each chapter, and a “Call to Action” by Dr. David Satcher, 16th Surgeon General of the United States. With detailed information on 294 pages, this thought-provoking text offers valuable insights into the social determinants of mental health.
