Urban living, with increasing urbanization is a reality of contemporary life. Although the
elucidation of direct causation for psychiatric illness remains a challenge, at a biological …

Human beings vary in many contextual ways that are of prime behavioral significance.
Central to the discussion in this paper is the size, density and complexity of the environing …

Urbanization is a phenomenon that has existed as far back as recorded history. Humans live
alone or in groups, depending on preference and need, but as social creatures we are …

There is a growing trend toward migration of the world's population to urban agglomerations.
The emerging megacities, most of them in the developing world, require serious …

General concepts of the relationship between urban areas and... : Current Opinion in
Psychiatry General concepts of the relationship between urban areas and mental health …

Aim A growing body of evidence suggests that urban living contributes to the development of
psychosis. However, the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain unclear. This …

Throughout human history, the majority of mankind has come to live in cities and this trend, a
process called urbanization, is gaining momentum. Cities will become larger and evolve into …

Aim A growing body of evidence suggests that urban living contributes to the development of
psychosis. However, the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain unclear. This …

This pluralism has its counterpart in the European experience, and there are marked
differences in mental health services among and within the countries of Europe. This …

The data of impact of urban living on mental health are still controversial and mechanism of
association is unclear. Urban living may be related to biological or social/environmental …