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A new study identifies regional disparities in mental health inequalities across England, with significant variations in the relationship between socioeconomic deprivation and depression. The research reveals that the North West and North East regions experience the highest levels of depression and deprivation, while London and the South East show much lower rates.
The researchers analyzed data covering a 12-year period and mapped ‘hot spots’ across the country where people have been coping with a very low standard of living and where there have been, and continue to be, high levels of depression in the community. The study revealed that during these 12 years, the North West and North East of England experienced very significant ‘hot spots’ of both depression and deprivation. In the North West, these clusters accounted for around 17 percent of the geographical area of the region and in the North East, 10 percent.
Dr. Tsimpida comments: “The relationship between socioeconomic deprivation and depression is complex and varies across different regions, suggesting that traditional randomized controlled trials may not fully capture these spatial influences. To better understand depression, future mental health research should consider contextual factors beyond individual characteristics.”
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