APS

2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026

Dual Food and Housing Insecurity: Compounding Effects on Children’s Mental Health

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

Posters · Mental Health in Focus: Symptoms, Support & Intervention

  • Cheney Crowe
    San Diego State University
  • Jane Leer
    San Diego State University/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology

Abstract

This analysis examines how overlapping food and housing insecurity relates to children’s mental health using nationally representative U.S. data. Experiencing both insecurities was linked to higher odds of anxiety, depression, and behavior problems, highlighting the need for policies that address structural inequities affecting families.

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