Neighbourhood risk factors for Common Mental Disorders among young people aged 10-20 years: A structured review of quantitative research

► Young people experience neighbourhood conditions differently from adults. ► This paper considers how the social and physical environment may present risks for their mental health. ► 'Neighbourhood' risk factors considered are: material deprivation and violence/ victimization. ► Findings from this review are suggestive of complex causal pathways operating over time. ► Qualitative research on the geographical experience of young people can enhance understanding of the causal pathways involved.