A SAMHSA sponsored webinar presented by The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) took place Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Time titled “Understanding the Mutual Relationship Between Income and Mental Health and Strategies to Improve Outcomes”.
Description
The places where we live, learn, work, and play shape us and our health. Experiences of trauma and discrimination, poor access to health services, and financial strain contribute to rising rates of poor mental health outcomes. This webinar focuses on the mutual relationship between income and mental health. It brings together individuals to discuss the role of income in shaping mental health outcomes, including for people with serious mental illness, and strategies to reduce poverty and improve mental health.
During this webinar, the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), a national anti-poverty nonprofit, discussed the mental health drivers of young people from marginalized communities and identities and strategies for reducing poverty and improving mental health. After the presentation by CLASP, participants had the opportunity to ask questions and share information about their experiences and efforts.
Learning Objectives
- Increased knowledge about the relationship between income and mental health outcomes.
- Learned and discussed strategies and policies for improving mental health outcomes and reducing poverty.
Provided participants with valuable opportunities to learn from their peers.
Speakers- Nia West-Bey, (she/her) is CLASP’s director of youth policy.
- Isha Weerasinghe, (she/her) is CLASP’s associate director of mental health and well-being.
If you have any questions, please contact Kelle Masten via email at kelle.masten@nasmhpd.org or Paige Thomas at paige.thomas@nasmhpd.org.
Thank you!