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Rural Health Fractured: Sustaining Mental Health Resources in Rural Communities

May 14, 2026
38:19

Episode Description

Monica McConkey, Eyes on the Horizon founder and rural mental health specialist, joins us on today’s guest episode of Rural Health Today.


Today we’re talking about access to mental healthcare in rural communities. Monica is here to share her perspective as a leader in rural mental health. We’ll talk about service closures, how stigma affects care, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. 


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