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The Aspen Institute: Conversations on Food Justice: Food Insecurity and Mental Health: The Silent and Devastating Impacts on Children and Families

June 25, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Aspen Institute is hosting a virtual event on Conversations on Food Justice: Food Insecurity and Mental Health: The Silent and Devastating Impacts on Children and Families on Friday, June 25th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

The cumulative impact of poverty and inequality have a devastating impact on mental health. In addition, the effect of food insecurity and hunger on mental health can be searing and long lasting. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics, children experiencing hunger are more likely to experience chronic stress, anxiety, and depression, and hunger in adolescents is associated with higher rates of depressive disorders and suicide. The impact on parents is especially staggering: mothers with school-aged children who face severe hunger are 56.2% more likely to have PTSD, and are 53.1% more likely to have severe depression.

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Date:
June 25, 2021
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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