A branch of psychology that studies the relationships between individuals and their communities, seeking to understand how social, economic, political, and cultural contexts affect mental health. This discipline aims to advance social justice, support vulnerable groups, and build more resilient communities through community-based initiatives such as awareness programs, support networks, and empowering people to participate in solving their problems. Community psychology also focuses on the prevention of mental disorders by improving a person’s social and economic environment, rather than just individual treatment.