1 in 5 U.S. adults — 50 million Americans — suffered with mental illness last year, with fewer than half receiving treatment. These realities are even more pronounced in rural areas, where mental health issues are growing fastest and resources are hardest to come by. Nationally, suicide rates among farmers and ranchers are 3.5 times higher than that of the general population, a 2017 study found.
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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