Supporting Mental Health in Rural America
Mental health is important for overall health. However, a gap can remain between understanding mental health and embracing solutions, particularly in rural areas.
Mental health is important for overall health. However, a gap can remain between understanding mental health and embracing solutions, particularly in rural areas.
Shakespeare’s famous line comes to mind as I consider coping with social isolation & restrictions imposed by the current health challenge.
The Coronavirus is worrysome, particularly for the elderly. But we should focus on managing anxieties resulting from fear of the virus.
The elderly population makes up 12 percent of the overall population of the U.S. and 18 percent of all suicide deaths. With the baby boomer generation aging well into the 50-plus age range, we are looking at a major public health issue. According to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, the highest rate of suicide occurs among middle-aged adults.
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