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In this study, we will be recording the significant impacts that social status andconsequently social mobility have on a person's mental health. Practicing social mobility is thegoal for every family to give the next generation a better starting point in life. Having financialstability along with financial support can do an awful lot for an individual's mental state.Existing research shows how difficult it is to be a minority in the US but fails to look deeper intowhy minorities continue to have high rates of untreated mental health issues while being on thelower end of the social ladder. The purpose of this study is to highlight the importance of socialmobility and mental health which can go hand in hand with one another. This is not always thecase but studies have shown that practicing social mobility has a positive impact on mentalhealth which in return allows you to live a psychologically healthier lifestyle.