Food insecurity and mental health problems among a community sample of young adults

Conclusions Food insecurity co-occurs with depression, suicidal ideation and substance use problems in young adulthood. Our findings suggest that reductions in food insecurity during this important life period may help prevent mental health problems. Policies aiming to alleviate food insecurity should also address individuals’ psychiatric problems, to prevent a lifelong vicious circle of poor mental health and low socioeconomic attainment.
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research