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.
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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]