According to Healio (11/18), “one in 25 American adults will experience a serious mental illness each year, with residents of rural areas more likely to experience it, according to a” Nov. 18 “press release from the American Psychiatric Association.” What’s more, “residents of rural areas are…more likely to face barriers to receiving treatment.” Recently, “a report [PDF] from SMI Adviser outlined three obstacles to connecting these populations with mental healthcare – availability, accessibility and acceptability – and presented solutions developed by medical professionals who work in these underserved areas.” APA CEO and Medical Director Saul Levin, MD, MPA, said, “To ensure continued improvement in care, we need to remember that tailored solutions for the resources, workforce and community in rural areas are critical.”
Related Links:
— “APA highlights report on improving rural mental health care, Healio, November 18, 2021