The association between material living standard and psychological distress: Results from a New Zealand population survey

Conclusion:
The mental health disparity between those at opposite ends of the social spectrum is very large. Comprehensive measures such as the ELSI give a more accurate estimate of this disparity than household income.

Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Foulds, J., Wells, J. E., Mulder, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research