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How Poverty Impacts Children’s Mental Health: DePaul University Forum

impact of poverty on mental health of children
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Educator Erin Mason, other experts to discuss topic May 2

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013.  Children living in poverty with mental health issues may adopt a negative worldview and be marginalized by society, according to a DePaul University education scholar.

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“Our society continues to promote strong negative stigma around economic need and around mental health issues,” said Erin Mason, an assistant professor in human services and counseling in DePaul’s College of Education.

“For the…

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