This toolkit is designed for organizations that would like to implement mental health programs in rural areas. It contains seven modules that focus on developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining rural mental health programs.

This web page provides statistics and information on the need for mental health services in rural America. It also gives an overview of the challenges of providing mental health services in rural communities, including accessibility, availability, and acceptability of services.

This article describes the reactions children may have after experiencing a catastrophic event, such as a natural disaster. It also describes what may put a child at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder, and the symptoms they may experience.

This web page discusses what complex trauma is and when a child may be at risk of experiencing it. It also provides links to resources about the effects of complex trauma, screening tools, and interventions for children experiencing this type of trauma.

This web page describes disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, which occurs in children. It lists signs and symptoms and provides a link to an informational video. It also features information on risk factors, treatment and therapies, and how to find out more about participating in clinical trials.

This blog post explains why children are more vulnerable to mental health issues and conditions during a disaster or emergency. It also discusses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s At-Risk Task Force, which ensures the identification and prioritization of the mental and physical health needs of at-risk populations.

This web page presents facts about the effects emergencies may have on mental health. It also describes the types of social and mental health problems survivors may experience and provides guidelines for an effective emergency response.

The MHBG provides funds to grantees states and U.S. territories to provide comprehensive, community-based mental health services to adults with serious mental illnesses and to children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and to monitor progress in implementing systems through which these services are provided.