A Literature Review on Social and Cultural Factors That Increase the Likelihood of Mental Illness Development in Developing Countries

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A Literature Review on Social and Cultural Factors That Increase the Likelihood of Mental Illness Development in Developing Countries

Yingfei Gu 1*
  • 1 Shanghai Pinghe School    
  • *corresponding author glossgu522425@163.com
Published on 18 April 2024 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/44/20230062
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Abstract

Mental health issues have been widely proven crucial for social and economic development and well-being, remaining a significant challenge for developing countries. This paper aims to explore and discuss a number of social and cultural factors that contribute to the prevalence of mental illnesses in developing countries, including low social and economic status and low income, high unemployment and emigration levels, poorly developed mental healthcare system, high birth rate and fertility rate, high dependence on primary industry, low educational level, and stereotypes within society. Mechanisms of the above key risk factors are evaluated. This paper can be used to understand the current obstacles for developing countries to improve citizens’ mental well-being and livelihood and provide information for further interventions and policies to address mental health issues.

Keywords:

Mental Illness, Developing Countries, Social and Cultural Approach

Gu,Y. (2024). A Literature Review on Social and Cultural Factors That Increase the Likelihood of Mental Illness Development in Developing Countries. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,44,62-66.
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Gu,Y. (2024). A Literature Review on Social and Cultural Factors That Increase the Likelihood of Mental Illness Development in Developing Countries. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,44,62-66.

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[25]. Dos Santos, V., Spesny, S. L., Kleintjes, S., & Galvaan, R. (2019). Racism and mental health in higher education: a challenge for LMICs. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 28(4).