Mental health and disorders encompasses the spectrum of psychological wellbeing and the diagnosable conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and neurodevelopmental conditions, that disturb mood, cognition, and behaviour. From a population-health perspective, mental health is…
Mental health and disorders encompasses the spectrum of psychological wellbeing and the diagnosable conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and neurodevelopmental conditions, that disturb mood, cognition, and behaviour. From a population-health perspective, mental health is shaped by biological, psychological, and social determinants, and disorders are characterised through epidemiological measures of prevalence, distribution, and associated burden. The field examines risk and protective factors, the role of discrimination, violence, caregiving burden, and chronic illness, and the access and quality of care across settings. Intervention spans prevention and promotion, community-based mentoring and coaching, psychotherapeutic approaches including cognitive and analytic therapies, suicide prevention strategies, and the integration of mental-health support into primary care and general health services. Particular attention is given to vulnerable and underserved groups, older adults, women living with chronic gynaecological or oncological conditions, sexual and gender minorities, and populations affected by crisis or displacement, where stigma and service gaps compound need. Public Health International publishes peer-reviewed research on these themes, including suicide-prevention approaches, psychological distress in general populations, mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, caregiver knowledge of mental illness, community mental-health promotion, quality-of-life and fatigue among workers, and disparities affecting LGBTQ+ youth, reflecting the integration of mental health into broader public-health practice.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 33 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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