Statistical analysis of social determinants of mental health problems

Abstract

By mental illness, we mean a medical condition, which disturbs a person’s intellectual and psychic capacities and ability to have normal relation with others. It may affect daily functioning of the person.1 Social inequalities result in increased risk of many common mental disorders. Psychiatric disorders differ in their nature, severity, and prevalence. Common causes of Mental Disorders are communities and cultures, relationships, environmental factors, structure of the brain, biological factors, drug intakes etc.2