Abstract
Global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and economic crises do not affect mental health uniformly across populations. This paper examines how global events amplify existing social inequalities, transforming advantages into resilience while converting disadvantages into heightened anxiety and psychological distress. Psychological responses to global events are heavily dependent on three critical factors: resource availability, educational background, and social support systems.
Findings reveal that individuals with higher incomes, stable employment, and secure living conditions develop greater resilience during crises, while those with limited resources experience disproportionate increases in depression, anxiety, and long-term psychological disorders. Educational disparities, particularly in health and media literacy, further exacerbate these inequalities by affecting individuals' ability to process information, assess risks, and make informed decisions. Social support networks serve as crucial protective factors, with well-connected individuals maintaining better psychological well-being compared to those in marginalized communities.
These results highlight the inadequacy of traditional approaches that assume uniform psychological responses to global events. Instead of focusing solely on individual resilience, interventions must address the structural inequalities that determine vulnerability. Policy implications include strengthening social safety nets, improving access to mental healthcare, and developing targeted support for disadvantaged populations to break cycles of crisis-induced anxiety.
Keywords: Mental Health Disparities, Resilience, Social Inequality
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