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Race and Ethnicity and Rural Mental Health Treatment

Author: Petterson, S.
Date Published: 2009


Because previous research shows that mental health services are less-frequently used within rural areas, this research article examines the mental health treatment disparities via treatment rates across different racial/ ethnic groups. Findings suggest that race/ ethnicity and rural or urban environment do determine the individuals' use of mental health treatment.

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Number of Pages: 16