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The Rural Health Research Gateway provides easy and timely access to research conducted by the Rural Health Research Centers, funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Gateway efficiently puts new findings and information in the hands of our subscribers, including policymakers, educators, public health employees, hospital staff, and more.
The prevalence of any mental illness is increasing in the U.S. Public stigma associated with mental illness can lead to fear, discrimination, and other adverse consequences. This study examines public stigma in rural versus non-rural communities and analyzes differences by age, gender, race/ethnicity, and experience with mental illness.