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Support for Rural Mental Health: Awareness Day Designation

This House of Representatives resolution supports designating November 17 as "National Rural Mental Health Day." The aim is to raise awareness about mental health challenges faced by rural residents and highlight the need for better access to care. Citizens can expect increased attention to this issue and potentially improved support programs.
Key points
Designating a special day aims to highlight higher suicide rates and a shortage of professionals in rural areas.
The resolution commits to addressing disparities in mental health care across the country, including in rural America.
Continued support for programs aiding struggling individuals in rural communities, like the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, is emphasized.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1485
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Process start date: 2022-11-17