Citation

Byrne P, James A. BJPsych Bull 2020; 44(5): 187-190.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/bjb.2020.85

PMID

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Abstract

We examine epidemiological evidence for the central role of inequalities (principally economic) in driving the onset of mental disorders, physical ill health and premature mortality. We locate the search for solutions in current UK contexts, and include known and likely effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prevention of mental disorders and adverse outcomes such as premature mortality must begin with efforts to mitigate rising poverty-inequality. Copyright © The Author(s) 2020.

Language: en

Keywords

human; UK; Review; quality of life; poverty; exercise; United Kingdom; psychiatry; depression; pandemic; anxiety; mortality; suicide attempt; life expectancy; obesity; alcohol consumption; mental disease; mental health care; smoking; life satisfaction; health care access; mental health service; social care; heart disease; outcome assessment; personal experience; adverse outcome; predictive value; childhood adversity; premature mortality; inequality; malignant neoplasm; coronavirus disease 2019; developmental disorders