Poverty and income inequality have increased in the UK since the 1970s. Poverty and mental ill-health are closely associated and disadvantage can have long-term consequences. In addition, the recent recession and austerity measures have had a detrimental effect on people with mental health problems and the mental health of the population. Mental health services can play a role in addressing the problems of poverty and inequality.
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Boardman, J., Dogra, N., & Hindley, P. (2015). Mental health and poverty in the UK – time for change? BJPsych. International, 12(2), 27–28. https://doi.org/10.1192/s2056474000000210
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