| Are there physical factors that might influence mental health?
For example: climate, opportunity for recreation, safe areas, noise, light or other polutants, sanitation
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What Social inequities contribute to mental instability?
For example: availability of services, job opportunities, community composition (i.e. mix of ages, interests, job opportunities), economic security, family support.
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What is the political environment?
Realistic cultural or community values, civic integration, stability, consistency in policy and enforcement, equitable treatment by status, evidence of government support versus exploitation, forced migration or life disruption.
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Economic or professional security?
For example: What is the general living condition of the people? Are basic human needs being met without undue sacrifice? Educational opportunities, marital opportunities. Are there opportunities for person to use skill to contribute to community?
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INDICATORS OF MENTAL HEALTH IN THE RESEARCH AREAS
Indicators which might be used to describe the mental health / quality of life of the community include:
Demographics e.g. Age, gender, education , occupation, income
Family organization, e.g. size, living situation, marital status
Health indicators: e.g. alcohol use, drug use, Rx prescriptions, hospital admissions
Health data: e.g. mortality, suicide rates,
Other agency data: e.g. police detentions, crime statistics, education data,
Indicators available in the region or communities (and their sources) are: |