Sharing – New study shows the top healthcare issue in rural America is mental health and addiction
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Sharing – New study shows the top healthcare issue in rural America is mental health and addiction

There have been some efforts to make health care more accessible in rural areas, but I’m not sure that we’ve done nearly as much when it comes to mental health and addiction treatment. I’ve read too many stories of people needing to travel 100 miles or more to see a therapist, or get a prescription for medication, let alone finding a rehab clinic with an opening. Throw in a system that too often forgets that they exist, or uses them as pawns in power grabs instead of trying to meet the needs of these communities, and it’s no wonder that many would be feeling helpless in the face of addiction and mental health issues.

The Revolving Door of Mental Health Crisis Care – What Killed Jordan Neely Long Before that Subway Ride

The Revolving Door of Mental Health Crisis Care – What Killed Jordan Neely Long Before that Subway Ride

Who knows, maybe in the current system there really was no hope for Jordan and many like him. That’s hardly a reason to celebrate his death and the person who killed him. It should be a wake-up call about how poor our current system is and a push for systemic change. Unfortunately, that’s a serious discussion that too many people in politics are not interested in having.

We Can Talk About Being Brave By Going Public and Also How Resources Aren’t Available for Everyone

We Can Talk About Being Brave By Going Public and Also How Resources Aren’t Available for Everyone

So yes, bravo to Senator Fetterman for seeking help, sharing his struggle publicly and even raising awareness and money for mental health resources.

Let’s also talk about how many people don’t have that option and do something about that too.