Rural Teen Mental Health Targeted in New NIMH Effort

A new NIMH study will be bringing mental health treatment to adolsecents in one of the poorest regions of the U.S. In addition to treating juvenile delinquents, the study will see if attitudes toward mental illness can be changed. Psychologists trained in organizational and community development will work with local opinion leaders to support mental health treatment and family care.

Read more in the NIMH article New Program Treats Rural Youth And Targets Barriers To Care.