Mental Health

From the 1930's until now, sociologist have found that the mental health of the lower class is worse than that of the higher classes. Greater mental problems are part of the higher stress that accompanies poverty. Compared with middle -and upper-class Americans, the poor have less job security and lower wages. They are more likely to divorce, to be the victims of crime, and to have more physical illness. Couple of these conditions will bill collectors and the threat of eviction, and you can see how they can deal severe blows to people's emotional well being.

Individuals higher up the social class ladder experience stress in daily life, of course, but their stress is generally less, and their coping resources are greater. Not only can they afford vacations, psychiatrists, and counselors but also their class position gives them greater control over their lives, a key to good mental health.

Now that's something to think about.

Source: Sociology- a down to earth approach