This journal publishes research on the social determinants of mental health, including the impact of social structures, relationships, and experiences on psychological well-being. It examines how factors such as stigma, social capital, discrimination, and socioeconomic status influence mental health outcomes across diverse populations and life stages. The journal also explores the role of social interventions and policies in addressing mental health disparities.
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Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ1
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Sociology
Scopus Categories
Psychiatry and Mental HealthPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Health disparities and outcomesEmployment and Welfare StudiesRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchMental Health Treatment and AccessPsychological Well-being and Life SatisfactionMigration, Health and TraumaHomelessness and Social IssuesWork-Family Balance ChallengesIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingReligion, Spirituality, and Psychology