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Socio-Economic Status, Poverty, and Income Inequality as Determinants of Mental Health and Psychosocial Functioning

Aasim Ur Rehman Ganie1, Thirumoorthy Ammapattian2, Kavita Vishwanath Jangam2

  • 1Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences, O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India.

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
|November 4, 2025
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Socio-economic factors like poverty significantly impact child mental health, affecting psychosocial functioning. Addressing these social determinants is crucial for improving children's mental well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Global Mental Health

Background:

  • Child mental health is strongly linked to socio-economic status, poverty, and income inequality.
  • Current research often overlooks these factors, focusing on clinical variables and developed countries.
  • Understanding these influences is vital for effective interventions in diverse settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of socio-economic status, poverty, and income inequality on the psychosocial functioning of children attending a mental health clinic in India.
  • To highlight the role of social determinants in pediatric mental health outcomes within a low- and middle-income country context.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 120 children and their caregivers at a tertiary mental healthcare center in India.
  • Data collection utilized the Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS) and Indian Disability Evaluation and Assessment Scale (IDEAS).
  • Non-parametric statistical tests were used to analyze the influence of socio-economic factors on functioning and disability.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in psychosocial functioning were observed based on socio-economic status, family income, and income source.
  • Family income source was a significant predictor of disability scores.
  • A substantial number of children exhibited impaired functioning and elevated disability levels.

Conclusions:

  • Socio-economic disparities and income inequality demonstrably affect children's mental health outcomes.
  • Social determinants are critical factors influencing pediatric mental health.
  • Integrating mental health services with socio-economic support systems is essential for comprehensive care.

Keywords:
Indiachild mental healthdisabilityfunctioningpovertysevere mental illness

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