Understanding the impact of suicide in rural America: Policy brief and recommendations

2017

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Fact Sheet/Issue Brief
National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

This policy brief discusses national suicide trends based on the level of urbanization, highlights federal resources, and offers recommendations on how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can better inform policy as it relates to reducing overall rates and deaths in rural America.