Urbanization and mental health: A perspective from Riyadh City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Yasmin A AltwaijriAbdullah S Al-SubaieAbdulHameed Al-HabeebSandro GaleaMarya AkkadMohammad Talal NaseemLisa Bilal

Published in: The International journal of social psychiatry (2023)

We found a high prevalence of mental disorders in Riyadh City that could be attributed to certain features of urban living. These results may point to potential interventions in urban areas that can mitigate the adverse consequences of urban living and promote the salutogenic aspects of cities.

Keyphrases

saudi arabia
mental health
physical activity
emergency department
risk assessment
human health
adverse drug