Social determinants associated with mental health problems in youth with intellectual disability: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT: Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) face a higher risk for developing mental health problems. Recent research emphasizes the relevance of social determinants of mental health (SDOMH) in relation to this risk. This review aims to synthesize evidence on the associations between SDOMH and mental health in youth with ID, focusing on risk and protective factors across demographic, economic, social, and neighborhood domains. A systematic search of multiple databases identified 51 relevant studies, including 36 cross-sectional and 15 longitudinal studies. Using a framework-led approach, the strongest evidence emerged from the social/cultural domain (n = 46), followed by economic (n = 17), demographic (n = 8), and neighborhood (n = 1). A key finding is the substantial variability and mix

SUBMITTER: Storm MMC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743075 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature