title: NIMH support of rural mental health.
abstract: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) emphasizes improved mental health and mental health services in rural areas through funding for research projects and research centers. NIMH also supports related activities including state planning, improvement of state data systems, protection of and advocacy for mentally ill individuals, disaster relief, professional training, and education concerning depression. Other important components include surveys, analyses, and public information, including support for a public hearing on rural mental health.
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Mental Health, Rockville, MD 20852.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hutner
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Windle
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003155:Community Mental Health Centers / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders; D009315:National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.); D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000191:economics*; D012423:Rural Health / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States