Rural Health Day

Observed each year on the third Thursday in November.

Mental health is the foundation of overall health for the 46 million people living in rural communities across the country. There is a mental health emergency in rural America due to inherent barriers to mental healthcare that lead to suicide rates that are 49% higher among rural residents compared to urban residents.

• NAMI Ask the Expert: Recognizing and Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health in Rural America