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Trouble paying bills can take a heavy toll on fathers' mental health, leading to family conflict

  • Written by Joyce Y. Lee, Assistant Professor of Social Work, The Ohio State University
Trouble paying bills can take a heavy toll on fathers' mental health, leading to family conflictMost research on poverty has focused on the effects on mothers, but a new study shows the importance of turning increased attention to fathers' mental health.kieferpix/iStock via Getty Images Plus

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For families on low incomes, difficulty paying utility bills, rent,...

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