The concept of poverty is complex and has many indicators in different disciplines. The prevalence of poverty is increasing and its effects affect individuals, families and communities throughout the lifespan. One area of ​​focus is poverty linked to mental illness. The impact of poverty on mental health has been shown to affect people of all ages. Many people are unaware of widespread poverty and its effects on mental health in the United States and many other countries. It is therefore important to analyze the concept of poverty in the context of mental illness. There are often no, or limited, resources available to help people affected by poverty and mental illness, and those providing advanced care must be knowledgeable about the issues in order to contribute to development and provide assistance to those who need it.Literature ReviewIn the course of researching the concept of poverty and mental illness, I discovered that it crosses the boundaries of many disciplines. I chose to focus my research in the areas of nursing, psychology, and sociology. PsychologyGoldman-Mellor, Saxton and Catalano (2010) study the relationship between poverty and mental health. Reports suggest that economic adversity of individuals and communities may contribute to the development of mental disorders. Losing a job not only leads to a loss of income but also the loss of a social network. This loss causes material strain and can increase strain in relationships. People living in a community affected by poverty and who continue to be employed may also experience pressure due to falling wages, reduced job security and increased workload . Loss of community resources may also occur. Stress caused by these precursors can have negative consequences on mental health. International Journal of Mental Health, 39(2), 6-31. doi:10.2753/IMH0020-7411390201Groh, C.J. (2007). Poverty, ental health and foreshadowing: implications for psychiatric nurses in primary care settings. Journal of the American Association of Psychiatric Nurses, 13(5),267-274. doi:10.1177/1078390307308310Jo, Y.N. (2013). Psychosocial dimensions of poverty: When poverty becomes shameful. Critical Social Policy, 33(3), 514-531. doi:10.1177/0261018313479008Murali, V. and Oyebode, F. (2004). Poverty, social inequalities and mental health. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 10(3), 216-224. doi: 10.1192/apt.10.3.216Perese, E.F. (2007). Stigma, poverty and victimization: barriers to recovery for people with serious mental illness. Journal of the American Association of Psychiatric Nurses,13(5), 285-295. do I: 10.1177/1078390307307830