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Published in: Community Mental Health Journal 4/2016

01-05-2016 | Brief Report

Linking Obesity Prevention and Mental Health Promotion to Address Health Disparities

Authors: Elizabeth Claydon, Anna Austin, Megan V. Smith

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 4/2016

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Abstract

Considerable racial health disparities exist, especially in mental health and obesity. However, few approaches exist to address obesity and mental health simultaneously in minority groups. An intervention to address mental health in a low-income, minority group of urban mothers was designed using results from a needs assessment. Participating women were asked to rank their top health concerns and personal goals. Along with mental health concerns and basic needs, the majority of mothers desired assistance with improving their physical well-being. These results are surprising, but lend credence to creating interventions that aim to address both mental health and obesity concerns simultaneously.
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Metadata
Title
Linking Obesity Prevention and Mental Health Promotion to Address Health Disparities
Authors
Elizabeth Claydon
Anna Austin
Megan V. Smith
Publication date
01-05-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9915-z

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