February 2018 PMID 29352539

Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechanisms.

Vikram Patel, Jonathan K Burns, Monisha Dhingra, Leslie Tarver, Brandon A Kohrt, Crick Lund

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Discussions frequently cite the article's key findings, such as the significant link between income inequality and depression, and mention mechanisms and broader societal implications, with phrases like 'large inequalities are harmful' and references to evidence supporting this connection. The tone combines support with cautious critique, emphasizing both societal impact and the need for further evidence.

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Most discussions acknowledge the connection between income inequality and mental health, aligning with the article's findings.

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The topic sparks high interest, as reflected in the emphasis on research results and implications for society.

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Comments show moderate engagement, with some referencing specific studies and mechanisms, but generally lack deep analysis.

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The discourse hints at recognizing the significance of income inequality's effect on mental health, though some comments highlight limitations or factual clarifications.

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RT @didaktiikki: Progressiivinen verotus voi olla perustulon ohessa keino, jolla voidaan vähentää masennusta väestössä. https://t.co/Upv4…

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Antti Moilanen

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Progressiivinen verotus voi olla perustulon ohessa keino, jolla voidaan vähentää masennusta väestössä. https://t.co/Upv44Ya97i

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Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechanisms - Patel - 2018 - World Psychiatry - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/bCEJEtuawE

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Mary G Lamarche

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@Inspire_qu "Nearly two-thirds of all studies and five out of six longitudinal studies reported a statistically significant positive relationship between income inequality and risk of depression"https://t.co/rjT50mTAtL.

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Marximilian ☭

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RT @Maksimiljian: Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechan…

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Marximilian ☭

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Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechanisms https://t.co/pnWrgpAlFX https://t.co/PYfYKpZacv

Jun 1, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,142 followers View post →

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RT @jlduan: Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechanisms h…

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Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library (BMHSL)

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RT @jlduan: Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechanisms h…

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SystematicReviewBot

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RT @jlduan: Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechanisms h…

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Jialei Duan

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Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechanisms https://t.co/WmpdTrcweE

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Marximilian ☭

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RT @Maksimiljian: @waldenstedt Evidence that large inequalities (such as those produced by free-market capitalism) are harmful to human bei…

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Marximilian ☭

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@waldenstedt Evidence that large inequalities (such as those produced by free-market capitalism) are harmful to human beings. This indicates that, if anything, it is capitalism which goes against human nature. 1 https://t.co/pnWrgpAlFX 2 https://t.co/mnpoJrBhfU 3 https://t.co/DeCM4mZgVb

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SystematicReviewBot

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RT @evelinlindner: Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association and a scoping review of mecha…

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Evelin Lindner

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Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechanisms https://t.co/X8SoqugUL8

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Emilio

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@Vialex1988 @ApoliticoOtaku Fuentes: *PATEL: https://t.co/HhNBs2GYh4 *Mackenbach JP: https://t.co/NlsXcN3mNY *Burns JK: https://t.co/NLRKwPkka7 *Boydell J: https://t.co/24lMII8hxs *Lorant V: https://t.co/8Lx0VufLfD *Belle D: https://t.co/smL1NKGQL9

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Jim Bloom

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Income inequality and depression: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of the association and a scoping review of mechanisms https://t.co/mc85PG8wsO

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