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Seventeen Mental health and multiple exclusions

Abstract

This chapter examines the correlation between mental health and multiple exclusions. Health inequalities result from inequalities in the conditions of daily life and because of the fundamental drivers that give rise to them, that is, inequalities in power, money and resources. A key component of this process of exclusion is mental health. Poor mental health is both a contributor to and a consequence of exclusion. On the other hand, good mental health is a crucial aspect of facilitating inclusion. The chapter first defines multiple exclusions before discussing research about people experiencing homelessness, prevalence of mental health disorders within the population, and why understanding multiple exclusions is important. It also analyses the implications of the mental health-multiple exclusions nexus for service delivery.

Abstract

This chapter examines the correlation between mental health and multiple exclusions. Health inequalities result from inequalities in the conditions of daily life and because of the fundamental drivers that give rise to them, that is, inequalities in power, money and resources. A key component of this process of exclusion is mental health. Poor mental health is both a contributor to and a consequence of exclusion. On the other hand, good mental health is a crucial aspect of facilitating inclusion. The chapter first defines multiple exclusions before discussing research about people experiencing homelessness, prevalence of mental health disorders within the population, and why understanding multiple exclusions is important. It also analyses the implications of the mental health-multiple exclusions nexus for service delivery.

Chapters in this book

  1. Front Matter i
  2. Contents v
  3. List of tables and figures vii
  4. Notes on contributors viii
  5. Acknowledgements xvi
  6. Preface xix
  7. Life chances
  8. The individual: growing into society 3
  9. Addressing inequalities in education: parallels with health 17
  10. Wholistic well-being and happiness: psychosocial-spiritual perspectives 29
  11. Nutrition in marginalised groups 41
  12. Lifestyle challenges
  13. Alcohol-related harm and health inequalities 57
  14. Addiction, inequality and recovery 73
  15. Health and exercise in the community 87
  16. Health and well-being in the digital society 103
  17. Social and community networks
  18. Building an inclusive community through social capital: the role of volunteering in reaching those on the edge of community 121
  19. Support for people with learning disabilities: promoting an inclusive community 135
  20. Community well-being programmes: reviewing ‘what works’ 149
  21. Looking through a realist lens: services provided by faith-based and third sector organisations 165
  22. Employment and housing
  23. Social enterprise and the well-being of young people not in education, employment or training 181
  24. Health and homelessness 195
  25. Local authority perspectives on community planning and localism: a case study 211
  26. Supporting people at the edge of the community
  27. Towards an integrative theory of homelessness and rough sleeping 227
  28. Mental health and multiple exclusions 241
  29. Brain injury and social exclusion 255
  30. What works to improve the health of the multiply excluded? 265
  31. The socio-political environment
  32. Geopolitical aspects of health: austerity and health inequalities 281
  33. Health and well-being of refugees and migrants within a politically contested environment 299
  34. The Care Act 2014 311
  35. Health and social care in an age of austerity 325
  36. Conclusion 337
  37. Index 341
Social Determinants of Health
This chapter is in the book Social Determinants of Health
https://doi.org/10.56687/9781447336860-021

Chapters in this book

  1. Front Matter i
  2. Contents v
  3. List of tables and figures vii
  4. Notes on contributors viii
  5. Acknowledgements xvi
  6. Preface xix
  7. Life chances
  8. The individual: growing into society 3
  9. Addressing inequalities in education: parallels with health 17
  10. Wholistic well-being and happiness: psychosocial-spiritual perspectives 29
  11. Nutrition in marginalised groups 41
  12. Lifestyle challenges
  13. Alcohol-related harm and health inequalities 57
  14. Addiction, inequality and recovery 73
  15. Health and exercise in the community 87
  16. Health and well-being in the digital society 103
  17. Social and community networks
  18. Building an inclusive community through social capital: the role of volunteering in reaching those on the edge of community 121
  19. Support for people with learning disabilities: promoting an inclusive community 135
  20. Community well-being programmes: reviewing ‘what works’ 149
  21. Looking through a realist lens: services provided by faith-based and third sector organisations 165
  22. Employment and housing
  23. Social enterprise and the well-being of young people not in education, employment or training 181
  24. Health and homelessness 195
  25. Local authority perspectives on community planning and localism: a case study 211
  26. Supporting people at the edge of the community
  27. Towards an integrative theory of homelessness and rough sleeping 227
  28. Mental health and multiple exclusions 241
  29. Brain injury and social exclusion 255
  30. What works to improve the health of the multiply excluded? 265
  31. The socio-political environment
  32. Geopolitical aspects of health: austerity and health inequalities 281
  33. Health and well-being of refugees and migrants within a politically contested environment 299
  34. The Care Act 2014 311
  35. Health and social care in an age of austerity 325
  36. Conclusion 337
  37. Index 341
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