Mental health and social factors: A social science approach
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Disorders, Poverty, Psychologies, Social problemsAbstract
Mental health is an essential component of human well-being and is closely influenced by social factors. Among the main determinants are poverty, unemployment, gender-based violence, and social stigma, which increase the risk of disorders such as depression and anxiety. The objective was to understand how the social sciences influence mental health through the social factors present in any society. The research was qualitative. A literature review was conducted, and the inductive-deductive method was applied, with a descriptive approach. The conclusion is that the social sciences are essential in studies of mental health in society.
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