MH/SP: Food Insecurity & Suicide

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course you will be able to:
·      Recognize that food insecurity can lead to both physical and mental health issues
·      Recognize which mental health issues are associated with both food insecurity and suicide ideation
·      Discuss the possible relationships between those mental health changes and suicide ideation
 
Course Significance:
Is there a correlation between food insecurity and suicide? For those who work with many food-insecure individuals, this is an important topic. While we feel that we know the impact of food insecurity and poor nutrition on physical health, the impact on mental health is less clear. This course explores the interconnections.