APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Dual Food and Housing Insecurity: Compounding Effects on Children’s Mental Health
- 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.