Title: How Does Poverty Affect Mental Health | The Borgen Project
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Poverty’s Toll on Mental Health
What is mental health?
How does poverty affect mental health?
How People in Poverty Are Affected

Content: Biological factors – genes, brain chemistry
Life experiences – trauma, abuse, etc. Family history of mental health problems
The term ‘Mental Health’ has been around for quite some time, but it has gotten a reputation for being abused. There have been many cases over the years where people self-diagnose or lie to get out of particular circumstances. Because of this kind of abuse, some people don’t believe in mental health disorders at all. Although there is a vast variety of mental health issues, these disorders do exist and should be taken seriously. Everyone is different just like every health condition differs. There are some people who suffer from anxiety on a low spectrum, which can sometimes be maintained in-house, while there are others who suffer from anxiety on a high spectrum and may undergo daily panic attacks. This would be an example of someone who may need psychiatric help or medication. How does poverty affect mental health? Poverty is considered a significant social determinant of mental health.