Rural areas face a serious mental healthcare gap, with similar rates of mental illness as urban areas but nearly double the suicide rate, fewer primary care providers, and slower workforce growth. Sixty-five percent of rural counties lack a psychiatrist, 81% lack a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and 47% lack a psychologist.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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