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Study finds unhealthy commodities—like alcohol and social media—are connected with poor mental health

Last updated: August 28, 2024 1:50 pm
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The impact of “unhealthy commodities” on mental health has been a topic of recent study, shedding light on how substances like tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social media, and fossil fuels can contribute to conditions such as depression, suicide, and self-harm. A study published in PLOS Global Public Health by Kate Dun-Campbell from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, along with colleagues, has highlighted the associations between these commodities and poor mental health outcomes.

It is estimated that one in eight people globally are currently living with a mental health disorder, with various underlying causes contributing to these conditions. Commercial determinants of health play a significant role in impacting health and equity, with unhealthy commodities like alcohol, tobacco, unhealthy foods, and fossil fuels being key factors.

The study conducted an umbrella synthesis of 65 review studies that examined the connections between six specific commodities—tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, gambling, social media, and fossil fuels. Additionally, studies looking at the mental health impacts of fossil fuel consumption, including climate change and air pollution, were also included in the review.

The findings of the umbrella review revealed evidence of links between depression and various unhealthy commodities such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, social media, ultra-processed foods, and air pollution. Furthermore, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, social media, climate change, and air pollution were associated with suicide, while social media was also linked to self-harm. Anxiety was also found to be connected to climate change and air pollution.

While the review could not establish the underlying cause of these negative mental health outcomes, it emphasized the need to consider unhealthy commodities when addressing mental ill health. The authors of the study highlighted the compelling evidence of the detrimental impact of these products on mental health, underscoring the importance of addressing broader commercial practices to improve mental health outcomes.

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In conclusion, the study underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing the impact of unhealthy commodities on mental health. By recognizing the connections between these substances and poor mental health outcomes, researchers and healthcare professionals can work towards developing strategies to mitigate these effects and promote better mental well-being.

For more information, the study titled “Commercial determinants of mental ill health: An umbrella review” can be found in PLOS Global Public Health (2024) with DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003605. This research was provided by the Public Library of Science.

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