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Rural Americans face a mental health crisis with suicide rates 49% higher than urban areas, hindered by limited access to care due to cost, provider shortages, and poor internet.
Rural Americans face a mental health crisis with suicide rates 49% higher than in urban areas, yet access to care is severely limited by high costs, provider shortages, geographic isolation, and poor internet access.
A survey found 94% believe policymakers should improve access to mental health medications, while 82% face at least one barrier to care, including stigma, lack of insurance, and limited awareness of financial aid programs.
Many rural residents rely on local pharmacies due to travel challenges, and telehealth is hindered by broadband shortages.
Legislation like the EPIC Act, aimed at developing accessible oral medications, is seen as crucial.
Advocates urge the public to contact elected officials to support the bill and increase awareness in their communities.
Los estadounidenses rurales se enfrentan a una crisis de salud mental con tasas de suicidio un 49% más altas que las áreas urbanas, obstaculizadas por el acceso limitado a la atención debido al costo, la escasez de proveedores y la mala conexión a Internet.