Social Determinants of Health

The Social Determinants of Health Model gives us six areas that impact the level of health, happiness, and ability to thrive for an individual. We need to know how these factors impact individuals' overall quality of life. When someone is experiencing a struggle with one of these concentrations, it may be an opportunity to provide trauma-informed care and support.

However, if many people are being affected similarly in one or more of these areas, it may indicate a lack of services or a need for policy intervention. These become opportunities for deeper exploration, community mapping, and advocacy on behalf of impacted individuals.