Food Insecurity and Stress-Related Mental Health: Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, and Evidence-Based Support
Food insecurity is a social determinant of health in which households lack consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. Although it is often framed as an economic issue, food insecurity has direct biological and psychological effects. One core pathway is chronic activation of the stress response system. When calorie intake is unpredictable… Read More »