Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care in Rural America
Mental health care shortages are on the rise and rural Americans are bearing the brunt of the problem. More than 60% of nonmetropolitan counties don’t have a psychiatrist, and almost half don’t have a psychologist. BPC’s new report provides a pathway to integrated primary care and behavioral health services in rural areas, where 1 in 7 Americans live.
By combining primary care with mental health and substance use services, patients can access care more easily, improve health outcomes, and even save costs. Join BPC on Wednesday, May 31 for a virtual panel featuring rural providers and practitioners and learn more about how we can overcome the challenges facing rural America and deliver better care for all.