A Closer Look: Spotlight on Mental Health

Food insecurity and mental health share a bilateral relationship—Mental Health conditions are worsened by food insecurity, while food insecurity can also be worsened by mental health conditions. This spotlight issue brief developed by Feeding America’s Health Equity Action League (HEAL) in collaboration with Mental Health America (MHA) raises awareness about mental health conditions and their connection to food and health equity. The brief additionally offers suggestions on actions organizations and individuals can take to advance health equity and ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to live long and healthy lives.