Social determinants of mental health challenges and problematic substance use: Rapid review

Social determinants have a key role in shaping peoples’ likelihood of experiencing mental health challenges and problematic substance use.

This rapid review brings together the findings from over 100 meta-analysis studies to identify and consider the strength of evidence for the structural and intermediate determinants on mental health challenges and problematic substance use.

This knowledge is important in the design of future research and policy making, to ensure a continual focus on promotion, prevention, early intervention and enhancing the wellbeing of people living with mental health challenges and problematic substance use.