Introduction
Economic inequality is a global problem that affects millions of people around the world. In addition to having socio-economic and economic consequences, inequality also has a significant impact on people’s mental health. People living in environments with high levels of economic inequality have higher rates of mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, compared to those living in more egalitarian environments (https://www.softcatala.org/resum- of-texts-in-catalan/).
Depression and anxiety
According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of illness worldwide and is estimated to affect more than 300 million people. At the same time, depression is related to poverty and economic inequality (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/). A study conducted in the United Kingdom found that people who live in more unequal areas have a higher risk of developing anxiety disorders compared to those who live in more equal areas.
The risk of suicide
Economic inequality is also linked to a greater risk of suicide. A study published in the journal Science & Medicine found a significant association between economic inequality and suicide rates.
Class privilege
Economic inequality also has an impact on the perception of class privilege. Upper- and middle-class people tend to be unaware of their privileges and to rationalize success through perseverance in complicated tasks and hardships in life. This may affect their understanding of economic inequality and its relationship to mental health.
conclusion
In short, economic inequality has a significant impact on people’s mental health. People who live in environments with high levels of inequality have higher rates of mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. In addition, economic inequality is related to a greater risk of suicide. It is important to become aware of this problem and work to reduce economic inequality to improve people’s mental health (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
