Supporting mental health in low-income communities: Implications for justice and equity
Thomas, F; Hansford, L
Date: 26 March 2019
Publisher
Routledge
Abstract
This chapter examines the paradox between growing equity in mental health diagnosis
and treatment and the discontent and injustice experienced by those living with
poverty-related distress. The chapter identifies two inter-related ways in which forms
of injustice impact upon people in low-income communities: first, examining ...
This chapter examines the paradox between growing equity in mental health diagnosis
and treatment and the discontent and injustice experienced by those living with
poverty-related distress. The chapter identifies two inter-related ways in which forms
of injustice impact upon people in low-income communities: first, examining how
experiences of poverty and engagement with the welfare system can engender and
exacerbate underlying vulnerabilities to mental distress; and second, focusing on the
well-being implications of medicalising poverty-related distress. Particular attention is
given to the relevance, effectiveness and ethics of current treatment options and their
implications for equitable service provision and support.
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