•Economic insecurity has devastating consequences for mental health.

-New research has shown that the mental stress of being poor is a major reason that low income people are more likely to have high blood pressure, cholesterol, and become obese or diabetic.

-Long term stress creates hormones that compromise the immune system and promote weight gain.

•Children more likely to have mental health issues.

-Due to issues in homes of poverty like violence, separation, or family turmoil.

How does poverty affect the mental health of minorities?