Objective This study aims to systematically review all published quantitative studies
examining the direct association between social capital and common mental disorders …

Background: Africa is facing the triple burden of communicable diseases, non-
communicable diseases (NCDs), and nutritional disorders. Multilateral institutions, bilateral …

Background Social support has a strong impact on individuals, not least on older individuals
with health problems. A lack of support network and poor family or social relations may be …

Despite the vast amount of research over the past fifteen years, there is still lively debate
surrounding the role of social capital on individual health outcomes. This seems to stem from …

Background Social capital may theoretically explain health inequalities between social
groups, but empirical evidence is lacking. Some studies indicate that social capital may be …

Locational disadvantage has negative effects on mental health, with research showing that
low (vs. high) neighbourhood socioeconomic-status (SES) predicts worse outcomes …

The global financial crisis of 2008 was described by the IMF as the worst recession since the
Great Depression. This historic event provided the backdrop to this United Kingdom (UK) …

Objective Participation in social activities often has beneficial effects on mental health
among older adults, although the reasons why this is true (ie, mechanisms or mediators) …

Abstract “The real nature of man is the totality of social relations”(Marx 1963: 83). All
individuals dwell in a network of social relationships. Their health conditions can be …

Background Prevalence of depression in Indonesia is estimated at about 3.7% of the total
population, although the actual may be higher. Studies worldwide have linked the …