Public mental health: Why, what and how?

2026/03/26 by Crick Lund · 1 voice
Health Professions · Psychology · #Mental Health Treatment and Access #Mental Health and Patient Involvement #School Health and Nursing Education

paper · doi:10.17159/sajs.2026/25049

openalex publication_date 2026/03/26 · openalex created_date 2026/03/27 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01

Abstract

a scientific population-based approach to research, policy and practice.This Invited Commentary introduces the nascent field of public mental health, its methods and aspirations.

Citations

• The World Mental Health Report: transforming mental health for all
• A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of cash transfers on subjective well-being and mental health in low- and middle-income countries
• Social determinants of mental disorders and the Sustainable Development Goals: a systematic review of reviews

Discussions

• The growing global burden of mental health conditions requires a scientific population-based approach to policy and practice. This commentary introduces the nascent field of public mental health, its [bsky, 1 points, 0 comments]

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