Rethinking research on the social determinants of global mental health

Rose-Clarke, Kelly; Gurung, Dristy; Brooke-Sumner, Carrie; Burgess, Rochelle; Burns, Jonathan K.; Kakuma, Ritsuko; Kusi-Mensah, Kwabena; Ladrido-Ignacio, Lourdes; Maulik, Pallab K.; Roberts, Tessa; Walker, Ian; Williams, Shehan; Yaro, Peter; Thornicroft, Graham; Lund, Crick

doi:10.1016/s2215-0366(20)30134-6

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“…To fill in these gaps, a co-benefits agenda for policy and action should build on existing strengths and programmes in SIDS, even when using external support. Involving health professionals to highlight the connections between climate change and mental health and wellbeing to other health professionals is one way forward, as is linking health professionals with environmental professionals which was done by, for instance, Rose-Clarke et al ( 2020 ) and Watts et al ( 2021 ). SIDS public health professionals who are already supportive would be the conduit to other public health professionals.…”

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A review of mental health and wellbeing under climate change in small island developing states (SIDS)

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Ayeb‐Karlsson

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Environ. Res. Lett.

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Small island developing states (SIDS) are often at the forefront of climate change impacts, including those related to health, but information on mental health and wellbeing is typically underreported. To help address this research lacuna, this paper reviews research about mental health and wellbeing under climate change in SIDS. Due to major differences in the literature’s methodologies, results, and analyses, the method is an overview and qualitative evidence synthesis of peer-reviewed publications. The findings show that mental health and wellbeing in the context of climate change have yet to feature prominently and systematically in research covering SIDS. It seems likely that major adverse mental health and wellbeing impacts linked to climate change impacts will affect SIDS peoples. Similar outcomes might also emerge when discussing climate change related situations, scenarios, and responses, irrespective of what has actually happened thus far due to climate change. In the context of inadequate health systems and stigmatisation of mental health diagnoses and treatments, as tends to occur globally, climate change narratives might present an opening for conversations about addressing mental health and wellbeing issues for SIDS.

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A review of mental health and wellbeing under climate change in small island developing states (SIDS)

Kelman

Ayeb‐Karlsson

Rose-Clarke

et al. 2021

Environ. Res. Lett.

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“… 1 Although considerable research progress has been made on the efficacy of mental health interventions, the “know-do” gap persists, limiting the availability of evidence-based care. Challenges contributing to the severity and complexity of the mental health implementation gap include social determinants of mental health, 2 the impact of stigma, 3 limited engagement and participation of key stakeholders including service users, 4 and the need for improved mental health measurement and data collection. 5 The mental health impacts of complex challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of climate change further emphasize the urgency of addressing this gap.…”

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Advancing Implementation Science Measurement for Global Mental Health Research

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“…Ensuring all workers have access to social protection such as sickness benefits, income support during periods of unemployment and affordable healthcare is vital, and has been identified as fundamental to fighting COVID-19 according to international labour standards [38]. This also aligns with broader calls for mental health strategies to be less focussed on treatment interventions, and more focussed on the social determinants of health [39] approaches that are relevant and applicable across sectors, and will also set the foundations for a more equitable world beyond COVID-19.…”

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COVID-19 and suicide risk in the construction sector: preparing for a perfect storm

King

LaMontagne

2021

Scand J Public Health

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Aims: Worldwide, construction industries are considered to be key economic pillars of the societies they serve, and construction workers constitute a sizeable proportion of the global paid workforce. In many parts of the world, construction workers are at elevated risk of suicide. Here, we examine the extent to which construction workers may be differentially exposed to the economic effects of COVID-19. Methods: A narrative review and synthesis of the literature was conducted. Results: The economic and labour market shock resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a convergence of factors that may significantly exacerbate suicide risk among construction workers, particularly among those with lower skills. Conclusions: With important insights from previous financial crises, it is vital that governments, industry and workplaces act rapidly to mitigate suicide risk among vulnerable groups such as construction workers. Mental healthcare investment is needed, and must be complemented by prevention and control in the workplace and in the general community. Anticipating, preparing and acting to ameliorate this risk, particularly among low skilled construction workers, will save many livelihoods, as well as lives.

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Rethinking research on the social determinants of global mental health

Cited by 25 publications

References 12 publications

A review of mental health and wellbeing under climate change in small island developing states (SIDS)

A review of mental health and wellbeing under climate change in small island developing states (SIDS)

Advancing Implementation Science Measurement for Global Mental Health Research

COVID-19 and suicide risk in the construction sector: preparing for a perfect storm

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