Behavioral Health in Rural America: Challenges and Opportunities [EXECUTIVE SUMMARY]

Authors

John A. Gale MS, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Jaclyn Janis BSN, RN, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Andrew F. Coburn PhD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

12-2019

Keywords

Rural, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Access, MRHRC, policy, healthcare services

Abstract

Full report available at: http://www.rupri.org/wp-content/uploads/Behavioral-Health-in-Rural-America-Challenges-and-Opportunities.pdf

Comments

This report was prepared by the RUPRI Health Panel: Keith J. Mueller, PhD; Alana Knudson, PhD; Jennifer P. Lundblad, PhD, MBA; A. Clinton MacKinney, MD, MS; and Timorthy D. McBride, PhD. Support was provided by the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust grant number 2017PG-RHC006.

Funding Organization

Helmsley Charitable Trust

Grant Number

2017PG-RHC006

Recommended Citation

Gale J, Janis J, Coburn A, Rochford H. Behavioral Health in Rural America: Challenges and Opportunities. Iowa City, IA: Rural Policy Research Institute; December 2019. Executive Summary