Abstract
The syndemic framework goes beyond the concept of comorbidity and considers how diseases interact within their wider environmental context, along with social and political factors, to mutually exacerbate negative outcomes. The syndemic approach enhances the way mental disorders are understood in terms of their aetiology, treatment and prognosis and therefore influences the direction of clinical practice, policy development and research priorities in the field of psychiatry. Using a syndemic framework to develop mental health policy globally can help address the mental health treatment gap in countries where resources are limited. In Russia, identified syndemics have been of particular relevance to mental disorders and further research using a syndemic framework will continue to build upon the strong background of integrated mental healthcare currently provided.
Highlights
The syndemic approach is highly relevant to both clinical practice and research in psychiatry
The ways in which mental disorders are understood in terms of their aetiology, treatment and prognosis inevitably has an influence on the direction of policy development, on clinical practice and on research priorities in the field of psychiatry
The syndemic approach is of great relevance to enhancing the development of mental healthcare globally in terms of clinical practice, research and policy
Summary
The syndemic approach is highly relevant to both clinical practice and research in psychiatry. The ways in which mental disorders are understood in terms of their aetiology, treatment and prognosis inevitably has an influence on the direction of policy development, on clinical practice and on research priorities in the field of psychiatry.
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