Addressing Suicide Potential and Prevention in Rural and Frontier Areas: Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Rural Primary Care Providers

Date
08/2009
Description

Suicide rates in rural areas are significantly higher than they are in urban areas for men of all ages and for young women. Research shows that many people visit their primary care physician instead of a mental health provider for mental health problems. Includes a Suicide Prevention Toolkit for rural primary care providers.

Center
WICHE Center for Rural Mental Health Research
Authors
Mimi McFaul, Jim Ciarlo, Jean Demmler, Christa Smith, Tamara DeHay