Food security and Indigenous mental health

Food security is considered a fundamental human right. Food insecurity increases psychological distress and compromises physiological wellbeing. This report looks at the extent of food insecurity affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its effect on mental health and wellbeing, as well as what is being done to address it. It also considers the effectiveness of programs that address this multidimensional issue.

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