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Summary
Urbanization significantly impacts mental health, increasing psychic crises related to loneliness, relationships, and health. These findings highlight the need for targeted support services in urban environments.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Context:
- Investigated the influence of urbanization on psychic crises.
- Utilized data from crisis telephone services in Belgrade, Ljubljana, Subotica, and Sarajevo.
- Examined the historical context of social environment's impact on mental health.
Purpose:
- To identify the most frequent problems leading to psychic crises in urban populations.
- To analyze the specific role of urbanization in exacerbating mental health challenges.
- To understand the contributing factors to psychological distress in individuals seeking help.
Summary:
- Identified ten primary issues causing psychic crises: health, loneliness, partner/marital/familial problems, suicidal ideation, parent-child conflicts, substance abuse (alcohol, drugs), sexual issues, and bereavement.
- Urbanization was found to be a significant factor in loneliness, relationship issues, suicidal crises, health problems, parent-child conflicts, and sexual problems.
- The study highlights the complex interplay between urban living and individual psychological well-being.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the specific mental health challenges faced by urban dwellers.
- Informs the development of targeted interventions and support systems for crisis services.
- Emphasizes the need for addressing social and environmental factors in mental healthcare strategies.