Mental Health and Disabilities

Cognitive and physical disabilities can impact various aspects of an individual's life. Disabilities impact a significant percentage of the population. This study aims to explore how physical and intellectual disabilities influence mental health outcomes. Research will be collected through the Albertsons library database and supplemented with personal experiences to understand the impact of disabilities on mental health. This is a social determinant of health because individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities have limited access to resources. We expect to find that individuals with disabilities will have poor mental health compared to individuals without disabilities because of preconceived notions, social norms, and stereotypes. This research aims to address a need for increased advocacy, education, and awareness about the challenges faced by people with disabilities and the various types of disabilities.