Debt, income and mental disorder in the general population.

R, Jenkins; D, Bhugra; P, Bebbington; T, Brugha; M, Farrell; J, Coid; T, Fryers; S, Weich; N, Singleton; H, Meltzer

doi:10.1017/s0033291707002516

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Debt, income and mental disorder in the general population.

Published in Psychological medicine • Jan 10, 2008

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Jenkins R

Bhugra D

Bebbington P

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>The association between poor mental health and poverty is well known but its mechanism is not fully understood. This study tests the hypothesis that the association between low income and mental disorder is mediated by debt and its attendant financial hardship.<h4>Method</h4>The s...

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