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Mental Health and Rural America: A Decade Review *
Author(s) -
Wagenfeld Morton O.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
the journal of rural health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.439
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1748-0361
pISSN - 0890-765X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-0361.1990.tb00685.x
Subject(s) - mental health , medicine , economic growth , psychiatry , environmental health , psychology , nursing , economics
This article reviews research findings in rural mental health services during the past 10 years. Specifically considered are the prevalence of mental disorder in rural areas and aspects of the organization of mental health services delivery. Gaps in knowledge are identified and a research agenda is proposed.