Nathaniel Anderson, MPH

Phone: 207.228.8187
Email: nathaniel.anderso@maine.edu

University of Southern Maine
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300

Completed Projects - (1)

Patterns of Care for Rural and Urban Children with Mental Health Problems
This study will assess whether use of office-based care and psychotropic medicine by children differs between rural and urban areas, as well as the role of insurance coverage and availability of mental health providers on use of these services.
Research center: Maine Rural Health Research Center
Topics: Children and adolescents, Health disparities and health equity, Mental and behavioral health

Patterns of Care for Rural and Urban Children With Mental Health Problems
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 06/2013
This study reports that rural children are significantly less likely to be diagnosed and treated for non-ADHD mental health problems than urban children and are less likely to receive mental health counseling.

Impact of Employment Transitions on Health Insurance Coverage of Rural Residents
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2010
This study explores the impact of changes in employment status on insurance coverage for rural and urban workers.
Many Urban and Rural Workers Lose Health Insurance During Job Transitions
Policy Brief
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2010
This policy brief explores the impact of changes in employment status on insurance coverage for rural and urban workers and the factors behind any differences.

Health Insurance Profile Indicates Need to Expand Coverage in Rural Areas (Policy Brief)
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 07/2009
This brief provides information on the health insurance status of rural Americans, summarized from a more detailed chartbook. Analyses are based on the 2004-05 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey.
Profile of Rural Health Insurance Coverage: A Chartbook
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 06/2009
Analyses of persons under age 65 from the 2004-05 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey reveal a greater proportion of rural vs. urban residents who are uninsured or covered through public sources. Uninsured rates are highest among adults over age 50 in the most remote rural places.

Rural Adults Face Parity Problems and Other Barriers to Appropriate Mental Health Care
Maine Rural Health Research Center
Date: 11/2008
The findings of this policy brief suggest that a multi-level approach is essential for meeting the mental health service needs of rural residents.