Living in poverty isn’t just hard on your wallet, it’s also really tough on your mind. The constant stress of not knowing if you’ll be able to pay rent or buy food can lead to anxiety and depression. Feeling hopeless or ashamed about your situation adds to the mental burden. But here’s the cruel twist: mental health care is often out of reach for those who need it most due to cost or lack of access. This creates a vicious cycle where poverty worsens mental health, and poor mental health makes it harder to escape poverty.

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