Conceptualising public mental health: development of a conceptual framework for public mental health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Numerous determinants have been linked to public mental health; however, they have not been brought together in a comprehensive conceptual framework. The goal of this work was to bring together academic research, practitioner expertise, and public perspectives to create a public mental health conceptual framework.

Methods

The development process proceeded in four stages. First, we identified a comprehensive list of potential determinants through a state-of-the-art academic literature review, grey literature review, and created mind maps created by peer researchers. Next, we conducted in-person workshops, consultations, and an online survey with academics, practitioners, policy makers, and members of the public to review the potential determinants, nominate additio

SUBMITTER: Dykxhoorn J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9308351 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature