Introduction Disability and poverty are believed to operate in a cycle, with each reinforcing
the other. While agreement on the existence of a link is strong, robust empirical evidence …

Introduction An estimated 1 billion people with disabilities live in low and middle income
countries, a population that includes people with communication disabilities (PwCD). PwCD …

Understanding the epidemiological profiles of mental, neurological, and substance use
disorders provides opportunities for the identification of high-risk population subgroups and …

Objectives Given the importance of social determinants of health in promoting the health of
slum residents, this study was conducted with the aim of identifying the main dimensions …

Background We considered the suggestion that mental health is the product of two
intersecting continua: psychological distress and mental wellbeing. Objectives To …

Background: Common mental disorders (CMD) cause a range of health, social and
economic burden, and disorders like depression and anxiety are more prevalent among …

Mental health and wellbeing constitutes important challenges for mankind. Though mental
health is an integral component of total health, for several reasons mental health care has …

For both adults and late adolescents, psychological problems is an essential component of
overall health. The psychological issue that affects students most frequently include anxiety …

Objectives Given the importance of social determinants of health in promoting the health of
slum residents, this study was conducted with the aim of identifying the main dimensions …

The thesis investigates family violence against women living in informal settlements in
Mumbai, and its associations with mental health. Globally and in India, a third of women …