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have been many articles released and studies published on how depression and
poverty have similar links. The two groups have a significant population
overlap, yet the lack of concern of this link is alarming. There has been no
noteworthy change in the law or funding for low-income individuals in recent
years to get the help that they need. The most revolutionary law change was
Obamacare, which allows low-income individuals to access healthcare that they
might not have been able to afford before. However, with the new
president-elect and his open statement that he will try to repeal Obamacare, this
universal access might no longer be applicable. People that have depression and
those living in poverty separately need much appropriate attention, whether it
be through proper medical access or rehabilitation back into society with the
help of social welfare and laws that protect the low-income class. And because
there is a rapidly rising number of people that live in poverty and have
depression, there is a need to bring attention to these people who need any
help they can get. This research paper hopes to bring light to those in the
dark, and speak up for those whose voices are not heard.
I find this topic very interesting as I feel mental health is an extremely important issue nowadays that does not receive as much attention as it should. I am curious to see your explanation as to exactly how poverty contributes to one developing depression because I'm aware of the connection but not of the details of what specifically leads to what. The purpose behind your paper, speaking up for those who are not heard but are truly in need, is strong and I think that will add depth to your overall piece nicely.
ReplyDeleteHillary,
ReplyDeleteI think this introduction gives a good overview of your topic, and the way you describe the material is quite interesting; it made me want to read more of your paper! However, I believe the introduction is also quite general, and does not give much as to what exactly you will be arguing, and how you will argue it. I think if you are more specific to your own work in the introduction, it will come out quite well!