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A young girl in a red coat holds her mother’s hand while glancing into crates and boxes containing goods in a food bank.

Socioeconomics of mental health

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Why we shouldn’t push a positive mindset on those in poverty

Living in poverty is not caused by a faulty mindset, it’s a response to scarcity and marginalisation

by Jennifer Sheehy-Skeffington

People sit on tiered grass steps, some chatting or relaxing. Two cyclists ride on a path below the steps.

Mental health

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If you stay mentally well your entire life, you’re not normal

Surveys suggest only a minority of people live lives entirely free from mental disorder. What can we learn from them?

by Jonathan D Schaefer

Two people squatting next to large bins in an alley named Bothwell Lane, with old brick buildings in the background.

Addiction

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Recognising the rhythm in addiction offers new ways to escape it

Addiction is not just about biochemistry – it’s also about time, and its hamster-wheel rhythm can suggest other treatments

by Eana Meng & Johannes Lenhard

A woman holding a child while a man examines his neck glands, all in a softly lit indoor setting showing care and attention.

Therapeutic relationships

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Slow medicine, like slow food, puts people ahead of profit

The physical and mental health of patients are deeply intertwined. GPs are best-placed to help, but they need more time

by Mariam Tokhi

A black-and-white photo of a man, a woman and a child sitting around a cluttered dining table with food, bowls and plates. The man looks thoughtful.

Socioeconomics of mental health

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Mental health is not an individual matter, but a political one

Decades ago, pioneering research linked mental illness and economic deprivation. It’s time to take the implications seriously

by Matthew Smith

A woman sitting in an armchair with two young girls in a dark, dilapidated room, with red curtains drawn against the daylight.

Socioeconomics of mental health

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Rural life can intensify the stigma and loneliness of mental illness

Heightened stigma, a lack of privacy and inadequate support services add to mental health challenges in rural communities

by Allison Crowe

Illustration of a giant camera with a set inside, showing a person filming and another entering, with autumn leaves and street lamps outside.

Socioeconomics of mental health

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The therapeutic power in learning to make a film together

A collaboration among workers in India showed the power of making and discussing films for sharing life’s inner challenges

by Varun Kurtkoti

A doctor examines a patient’s mouth using a small light. The patient is wearing glasses and has their mouth open wide.

Therapeutic relationships

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Homeless, delusional, and brave, Mrs A taught me a powerful lesson

How a homeless woman with frostbitten feet taught me what it means to stand up for another when the stakes are high

by Patricia Steckler