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Rural Mental Health – News

News stories from the past 60 days.

Jan 5, 2022 - Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requiring covered text providers to support text messaging to 988, the 3-digit dialing code to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This rule is effective on February 4, 2022.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 3, 2022 - Describes the need for mental health services in rural North Dakota and highlights a couple who returned to their hometown to open a counseling center. Notes that with the center staffing the only therapist in the county, the ratio of providers to the overall population is 1 to 3,982 and that the state ratio is 1 to 510. Discusses rural-specific factors impacting mental health issues, including alcohol misuse, stigma related to suicide and mental health struggles, and isolation. May require subscription to view the article.
Source: InForum
Dec 23, 2021 - Notice from the Indian Health Service (IHS) correcting the November 4, 2021, notice accepting applications for a component of the Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention (SASP) Program: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention (SPIP). This correcting notice outlines the addition of the statement of need to the project narrative.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 12, 2021 - Discusses need for and challenges related to providing mental health resources in rural areas, focusing on south-central Minnesota. Describes issues related to the time that it takes for people to access mental health services and the role of schools, community organizations, and telehealth in increasing access.
Source: Mankato Free Press
Nov 17, 2021 - Describes the Study to Promote Innovation in Rural Integrated Telepsychiatry (SPIRIT), a trial to offer mental telehealth services through a collaborative care model, with local care managers and clinics delivering treatment. Addresses the history of collaborative care and policy challenges related to integrating urban-based providers into rural clinics.
Source: Stat
Nov 8, 2021 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) on December 16, 2021, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The meeting will include information on federal efforts related to serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED). The agenda and information on how to join the meeting will be posted on the SAMHSA website before the meeting.
Source: Federal Register

Last Updated: 1/4/2022