The Rural Poor and Mental Health.

Cowan, Sylvia Cavalier

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ERIC Number: EJ214905

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979

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The Rural Poor and Mental Health.

Cowan, Sylvia Cavalier

Human Services in the Rural Environment, v1 n2 p10-18 Nov-Dec 1979

Describes the mental health problem among the poor whose rural or cultural attitudes and values often prevent their seeking or receiving services. Describes federal involvement in mental health since 1946, including legislation, presidential policy, currently proposed bills, and budget items. Discusses state and local administration of federal funding. (SB)

Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Federal State Relationship, Mental Health Programs, Migrants, Minority Groups, Politics, Program Administration, Rural Areas, Rural Population

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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