Understanding barriers to mental health care for rural Americans

Rural America is experiencing a mental health emergency. For residents of rural communities, there is evidence of higher rates of mental illness compared to those in urban communities. For example, the suicide rate is 49% higher among rural residents compared to urban residents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet people living in rural areas are less likely to have access to mental health services.

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How school meals lift students up for success

American adults overwhelmingly believe the solution to hunger in the classroom starts with access to healthy school meals. More than 9 in 10 agree students who eat breakfast regularly perform better in school while most recognize starting the day on a full stomach gives kids an academic edge including better attendance and classroom participation.

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