Mental health is integral to the overall health and well-being of a society. Additionally, mental illness has been shown to impact disease onset and progression. For example, depression is a risk factor for chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease and has been shown to negatively affect the progression and management of these conditions (Chapman, Perry & Strine, 2005). Furthermore, mental illness positively correlates with risky health behaviors, such as substance abuse and tobacco use (Chapman et al., 2005). According to the CDC, there are social determinants of mental health as there are social determinants of general health. Social determinants that support mental health include adequate housing, safe
