Rural communities face unique challenges when it comes to mental health and suicide prevention. Limited access to care, geographic isolation, stigma, and economic pressures can all contribute to increased risk. But across the country, rural communities are also responding with innovation, resilience, and deep-rooted connection.
This webinar will explore the challenges individuals face in rural areas that can impact their mental health, as well as loneliness and isolation, while also spotlighting the prevention strategies communities are utilizing. Together, we’ll examine what makes rural suicide prevention both urgent and deeply possible, and how communities can foster hope, belonging, and connection.
Join MHA for this 60-minute session where we will:
- Discuss the unique challenges individuals living in rural areas face
- Have an open discussion around suicide prevalence in rural communities
- Explore suicide prevention strategies in rural areas
- Reaffirm the strength and resilience rural communities have as protective factors
This session is made possible in partnership with West Fraser.
