How the Collaborative Care Model is closing the mental health gap in rural America

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How the Collaborative Care Model is closing the mental health gap in rural America

Nearly half of Americans live in an area without adequate mental health services. More than 85% of these so-called Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas are located in rural communities. This imbalance leaves over 150 million Americans without reliable access to psychiatric care.

Originally published on aprilhealth.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

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