Conceptualising the social determinants of mental health in an international human rights framework: A focus on housing and employment
Overview
This paper argues that the social determinants of mental health and international human rights law are mutually reinforcing. Human rights provide a legally binding framework to realize the social determinants, while the social determinants enrich and expand human rights by highlighting the health consequences of inequality and power imbalances.
Developed by Kay Wilson
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Kay Wilson
Key insights
- Social determinants and human rights are mutually reinforcing.[1]
- Human rights provide a legal framework for social determinants.[2]
- Social determinants demonstrate health impacts of human rights violations.[3]
- Housing and employment illustrate social determinants-human rights connections.[4]
- Addressing social determinants is crucial for realizing right to health.[5]
- Social determinants challenge human rights to address structural inequalities.[6]
- Interdisciplinary collaboration between fields is essential for progress.[7]
- Focusing on mental health highlights importance of social determinants.[8]
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