Southern University Program Addresses Rural Mental Health Barriers
Source
WAFB
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Date
Oct 17, 2025
Summary
Discusses higher suicide rates for rural residents compared to urban residents and a Louisiana university's online therapy program to address those higher rates. Discusses the program's shift to focus on engaging communities, successes after year 1, and work to address broadband challenges.
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· Broadband
· Health disparities
· Health literacy
· Suicide and suicide prevention
· Telehealth
· Louisiana