Coachella Valley’s psychological well being disaster has a repair; apply for funds

Coachella Valley’s psychological well being disaster has a repair; apply for funds

Leticia De Lara and Conrado E. Bárzaga

The desert area of Riverside County is experiencing a behavioral and psychological well being disaster. Examine that. It’s been experiencing a disaster. For too lengthy.

Within the Coachella Valley, there are roughly 19.4 suicides per 100,000 residents, a fee that exceeds that of the remainder of the county. A fee that exceeds that of the state of California. A fee that exceeds that of the U.S. 

Six out of 10 kids within the valley who’re identified with a psychological well being dysfunction don’t obtain therapy.

A have a look at the general well being challenges that exist in our desert communities gives perception into obstacles to prioritizing behavioral and psychological healthcare:

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