Global Stratification and Mental Health Disparities

Introduction

Mental health issues are a major public health issue that affects billions of people worldwide. One of the most notable ways mental health disparities manifest themselves is through social stratification. Social stratification refers to how different groups within society experience different levels of wealth and poverty–which can lead to significant differences in access to quality health care, education, housing and other resources that affect mental health outcomes.

Mental health issues are often tied to social and economic conditions

Mental health issues are often tied to social and economic conditions.

What is the link between mental health and social and economic conditions? The Social Determinants of Health framework, developed by WHO in 1994, explains that these factors can have a profound effect on individual well-being. This framework identifies six dimensions of care—physical environment; food security; education; employment opportunities; housing or shelter (or lack thereof); political control or voice—that influence people’s ability to lead healthy lives. It goes on to suggest ways that governments can address these issues in order to improve health outcomes for all citizens. One way they do this is through policies aimed at reducing inequality between rich and poor nations: through investing more resources into programs like free public education or providing better job opportunities for low-income earners so they can afford basic necessities such as food, clothing, healthcare etcetera…

Social determinants of mental health create a cycle of poverty that exacerbates mental health issues

The cycle of poverty is a way for us to understand how the social determinants of mental health interrelate with each other. Poverty, in this context, refers to economic status or lack of it; it’s not just about having money but also about having access to resources and opportunities.

The cycle of poverty can be perpetuated by many factors: inadequate education (and/or lack thereof), discrimination against certain groups based on their race/ethnicity or gender identity/expression, family instability (e.g., parental divorce), joblessness among young people who don’t graduate high school due to low attendance rates at schools around them—these are just some examples!

The goal here isn’t necessarily for individuals who experience one side or another within this dynamic

The WHO estimates that 35% of women and 26% of men will experience depression in their lifetime.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 35% of women and 26% of men will experience depression in their lifetime. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with more than 300 million people affected. If untreated, it can lead to suicide; one out of five people who die by suicide have previously tried to kill themselves at least once.

Depression is also a major contributor to chronic illnesses such as hypertension and heart disease—and if left untreated can even lead to early death for those afflicted by it.

Social isolation is tied to poor mental health outcomes.

Social isolation is a major risk factor for mental health issues. It can cause depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. The effects of social isolation are especially pronounced on children who have limited access to family support networks and friends at school.

Social isolation can lead to poor physical health outcomes as well. People who feel socially connected tend to eat better, get more exercise, smoke less tobacco or alcohol than those who don’t feel that way about their social connections

Globalization has been a major force for producing global stratification.

Globalization has been a major force for producing global stratification. It is the process by which economic, political and cultural relations “become increasingly internationalized” (Burtch et al., 2008). Globalization has resulted in an increasing number of people living beyond their country’s borders and has also led to a shift from traditional modes of production towards more capitalistic forms of production that require large investments in research and development (Reddy & Singh, 2012). This means that companies must be able to compete with other firms across the world, which makes it harder for them to remain profitable given the increased costs associated with doing business overseas; these trends have contributed towards an increase in health disparities worldwide because they increase inequality between different groups (Maktabi et al., 2016).

The social determinants of mental health include factors such as education level or income level; however these factors are not solely responsible for explaining why some people may experience higher levels than others when it comes down  to symptoms such as depression or anxiety disorders – there are also biological factors involved which affect how we respond physiologically when faced with stressful situations so even though our environment might look similar there could still be differences between individuals based purely on genetics alone!

70% of the world’s population lives in the poorest countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The world’s poorest countries are in Asia, Africa and Latin America. In these regions, the highest rates of mental health issues are found among people who live on less than $3 per day (U.S).

The least educated populations also have the highest rates of mental illness because they’re less likely to seek treatment because they don’t understand what doctors are saying or how to use medication effectively.

Most multinational corporations have their headquarters in first world countries–the United States, Japan, Germany and France–for example.

Most multinational corporations have their headquarters in first world countries, the United States, Japan, Germany and France—for example. This is a problem because first world countries have better access to mental health resources than third world countries.

First World Nations tend to provide more medical treatment for mental illness than Third World Nations (3). For example: In America you can visit your doctor when you need help with depression; if you live in Nigeria or Colombia it’s harder for people with psychiatric disorders because there isn’t enough trained medical professionals available at all times (4).

We don’t all have access to the same quality of medical care or resources to improve our mental health

The quality of mental health services is also a major determinant of how well someone can manage their health. In some countries, this means that people might have access to more comprehensive treatments than others. For example, in the US, insurance companies often refuse to cover mental health care because they consider it too expensive and unnecessary when compared with other forms of treatment that aren’t covered by insurance companies (such as physical medicine).

In addition to access issues related to insurance coverage for medical services like counseling or medication prescriptions for depression or anxiety disorders respectively , there are also cultural differences between different countries regarding how much importance people place on having good mental health compared with physical ones . For example:

• In North America we tend not only believe that having good physical health is important but also expect it from others – especially our children; whereas in some parts of Europe where people still value traditional values such as modesty (ie dressing modestly) this isn’t always practiced so openly anymore either way!

Conclusion

The world as we know it has changed dramatically over the past century. And while globalization has had a positive impact on our economy, more people than ever before are living in poverty, having access to fewer resources and experiencing increased levels of stress. This leads to poorer mental health outcomes for individuals who live in these countries—a pattern that is often reflected in the United States as well. The good news is that there are steps we all can take to help mitigate these issues by addressing some of their root causes: better access to education; more opportunities for employment opportunities that provide higher wages; less income inequality between nations with high-quality healthcare systems compared with those without…