Mental Health Problems Have Considerable Impact on Rural Children and Their Families

• 2010

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• Jennifer Lenardson; Erika Ziller; David Lambert; Melanie Race; Anush Yousefian

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This white paper describes how mental health problems greatly affect children and families living in rural areas. These families often have trouble finding the help they need because there are not enough mental health services nearby. The lack of support can make life harder for both the children and their parents. It also mentions that more resources, better access to care, and stronger community support are needed to help these families manage mental health challenges in rural communities.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Child; Family; Health Services Accessibility; Mental Health; Rural Population; Health Impact Assessment

Institutions: Rural Health Research Gateway

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