
Double Whammy – The Connection Between Mental Health And Poverty
People who live in poverty are at increased risk of mental illness compared to their economically stable peers. The never-ending stress that comes from poverty, can lead to poor mental health. However, the converse is also true. Mentally ill people are also at higher risk of becoming poor because they suffer social stigma, have higher health costs, show signs of lower productivity at work and may suffer from job loss.