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The Impact of Urbanization on Mental Health: A Review of Evidence and Policy Implications

by Isaac Perry 1,*
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University of Otago
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JPHE  2021 4(1):79; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 16 February 2021 / Accepted: 18 March 2021 / Published Online: 5 June 2021
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Abstract

Rapid urbanization is associated with various changes in social and environmental factors that can influence mental health outcomes. This review examines the impact of urbanization on mental health, including the prevalence of mental disorders, access to mental health services, and social determinants of mental well-being. It discusses the mechanisms through which urban living may contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression, such as social isolation, overcrowding, and environmental stressors. Additionally, the review explores policy implications and interventions aimed at promoting mental health in urban environments.

Keywords: urbanization; mental health; stress; social determinants; policy implications;
Copyright: © 2021 by Perry. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Perry, I. The Impact of Urbanization on Mental Health: A Review of Evidence and Policy Implications. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2021, 4, 79. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Perry I. The Impact of Urbanization on Mental Health: A Review of Evidence and Policy Implications. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2021, 4(1):79. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Perry, Isaac 2021. "The Impact of Urbanization on Mental Health: A Review of Evidence and Policy Implications" Journal of Public Health & Environment 4, no.1:79. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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