Rural America's 'Double Whammy' of Dealing with Mental Health Crises During a Pandemic

In a rural county in Tennessee, a spike in suicides led a local congressman to invite residents to call his cell number if they needed someone to talk to. Discusses the impact of COVID-19 social distancing measures on access to mental health services; some providers utilize telehealth, online resources, and hotlines.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news