Diversity & Health Equity Education
Appalachian People
Appalachian people experience disproportionately adverse living conditions, when compared to the nation. Appalachian counties are over-represented in the nation's worst quintile for four of the five measures of social determinants of health.
Browse educational content specific or applicable to this patient population below:
Guides & Toolkits:
Learn more working with Appalachian patients, including demographics, significant history, best practices and disparities.
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Appalachian people experience disproportionately adverse living conditions, when compared to the nation. Appalachian counties are over-represented in the nation's worst quintile for four of the five measures of social determinants of health.
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Learn more about telepsychiatry as a means to reach underserved and rural patient populations.
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Blogs & Articles:
Psych News | AUG 1, 2019
Medical Cannabis Laws Do Not Cut Opioid Death Rates, Study Finds
Psych News | APR 5, 2019
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Linked to Unemployment, Mental Health Shortages
Psych News | MAR 8, 2019
Opioid Prescribing in Rural Areas Far Outpaces Urban, CDC Finds
Psych News | FEB 28, 2019
Why You Should Care About Climate Change
Psych News | DEC 4, 2018
APA Collaborates to Promote Mental Health in Appalachia
Psych News | NOV 1, 2018
Antipsychotics May Help Preserve White Matter in Patients With Schizophrenia
The Psychological Effects of Sexual Assault
Psych News | JUN 29, 2018
'Structural Competency' Approach Takes Into Account Patients' World
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