Does the recent intensification of nationalistic and xenophobic attitudes in Eastern European countries adversely affect public mental health

摘要: The authors postulate that the recent intensification of nationalist and xenophobic attitude in Poland other Eastern European countries is detrimental to public mental health. accompanied by a higher incidence anxiety depression, disputes due polarization opinions, sense embarrassment contradictions with so-called Christian values, unfavorable demographic predictions reduced life satisfaction. attempt describe sequence adverse events led xenophobia characterize current state health countries. They formulate propose possible actions which could counteract consequences transformation. may be undertaken deterioration can based on recommendations ‘positive psychology’ psychiatry’ as well principles strengthening local social capital.