Mental health poverty prevents patients from seeking medical attention due to lack of insurance. “disparities in insurance coverage make mental health care less accessible than other forms of health care” (Safran, 2011). Due to lack of insurance, patients do not receive adequate care, such as being evaluated, receiving appropriate treatments, and not visiting the doctor to keep up with their appointments to ensure proper care. Without proper treatment, the patient's condition may worsen and there will be no chance of success. Additionally, poverty can lead to additional stress and anxiety, which causes mental illness to progress. “The stress of living with someone suffering from a mental health problem can be particularly pronounced for families who live in resource-poor areas where treatment options, accurate information and social support may be limited. » (Bischoff, 2017). Lack of attention is another health disparity. Due to the lack of attention, funding sources to help mental health patients are limited. Due to a lack of funding, these people do not receive the appropriate help they need. Additionally, because mental health lacks attention and funding, mental health institutions are limited, so people who need to be institutionalized may need to be transferred to another city/state. We must do our best to provide all resources to our patients and