Appalachia Meets World Episode 68 - Let’s Talk Mental Health! The Appalachian Mind Health Initiative with Dr. Rob Bossarte

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Dr. Rob Bossarte an expert in the area of mental health and leader of the Appalachian Mind Health Initiative (AMHI).  With much higher rates of depression and suicide in the Appalachian Region and lower access to services, AMHI is an ongoing research study of telemental health services in Appalachia.  Take a listen as Dr. Bossarte discusses the importance of his research as it relates to healthcare access in rural areas as well as mental health wellness and how it is impacted by the Appalachian culture.   You might even hear Neil and Will talk "resiliency" and Neil express his cinematic expertise on Appalachian Film.  Also, don't forget about the #AppBiz of the week: Sweetgrass Granola! 

Appalachian Mind Health Initiative: www.health.wvu.edu/injury-control-research-center/research-projects/appalachian-mind-health-initiative-amhi/ 

Appalachian Mind Health Initiative Phone Number: 1-866-984-AMHI (2644)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 

Mental Health Services Locator: www.samhsa.gov/find-help 

SOAR Mental Health Services: www.soar-ky.org/its-ok-to-ask-for-help-tips-when-coping-with-a-disaster/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Aug-2022-newsletter 

Appalshop Flood Resources (Updated): www.appalshop.org/news/appalachian-flood-support-resources 

SOAR Flood Resources (Updated): www.soar-ky.org/ 

Appalachian Film Series (Ohio University): www.ohio.edu/news/2022/08/athena-cinema-presents-hills-and-hollers-appalachian-stories-film-series 

Sweetgrass Granola: www.sweetgrassgranola.com