One of four issue briefs related to the full length report entitled "Shaping Youth Behavior: Impact of School Environments on Physical Activity and Food Choices" designed to reinforce the points presented in this report in a concise and accessible format. These issue briefs contain best practices, relevant action steps, and a resource list that points the reader to supporting information. They are ideal for printing and distributing to stakeholders, policymakers, and other interested parties.
One of four issue briefs related to the full length report entitled "Shaping Youth Behavior: Impact of School Environments on Physical Activity and Food Choices" designed to reinforce the points presented in this report in a concise and accessible format. These issue briefs contain best practices, relevant action steps, and a resource list that points the reader to supporting information. They are ideal for printing and distributing to stakeholders, policymakers, and other interested parties.
Findings suggest that a multi-level approach is essential for meeting the mental health service needs of rural residents.
Key facts:
8% of rural adults say that they are in "fair" or "poor" mental health versus 6% of urban adults;
Among those using mental health services, rural residents are more likely than urban residents to use medication but not therapy. Practice guidelines for quality mental health treatment recommend that medications be given in combination with therapy;
Both rural and urban adults have greater cost sharing for their mental health care than for their total health care use. The percentages do not differ by residence; however, rural residents may be at greater risk of forgoing mental health care due to costs.
This study examined changes in the delivery of mental health services by Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), their operational characteristics, barriers to the development of services, and policy options to encourage more RHCs to deliver mental health services.
One of four issue briefs related to the full length report entitled "Shaping Youth Behavior: Impact of School Environments on Physical Activity and Food Choices" designed to reinforce the points presented in this report in a concise and accessible format. These issue briefs contain best practices, relevant action steps, and a resource list that points the reader to supporting information. They are ideal for printing and distributing to stakeholders, policymakers, and other interested parties.
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