In comparison with mental health care in urban areas, how does mental health care in rural areas differ?
a. Access to care is more limited or not available at all locally.
b. Cost for treatment is typically reimbursed at a lower rate.
c. Depression is frequently not recognized or is not treated.
d. Ethnic and racial disparities exist.
e. Primary health care professionals accept responsibility for mental health treatment.
f. Suicide rate is notably higher.
Answer:
a. Access to care is more limited or not available at all locally.
c. Depression is frequently not recognized or is not treated.
e. Primary health care professionals accept responsibility for mental health treatment.
f. Suicide rate is notably higher.
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