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The Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Mental Health

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Previous studies have shown that individuals with mental illness have significant food insecurity. These studies have also shown how food insecurity results in increased health care utilization. The present article reviews existing literature on the bidirectional relationship between food insecurity and poor mental health outcomes, as well as interventions currently used to address food insecurity. The author calls for further research on this topic to reduce food insecurity in populations of individuals with mental illness and to guide mental health providers on how to recognize and address food insecurity among their patients.

Source: American Journal of Psychiatry Residents Journal

DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp-rj.2024.200206

Author: Brittany Abeldt

Institutions: Kaiser Permanente, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, No poverty, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405122935

FWCI: 7.543

Cites: 19

Cited by: 14

Related to: 10