Murray J D, Keller P A
Psychology Department, Mansfield University, PA 16933.
Am Psychol. 1991 Mar;46(3):220-31. doi: 10.1037//0003-066x.46.3.220.
Rural people constitute about one fourth of the U.S. population, and their special mental health needs have been largely neglected. For a variety of reasons psychologists have focused little attention on this group. Recent economic developments affecting agriculture, farm families, and rural communities have increased awareness of problems facing rural areas. Psychologists can respond to the unique challenges created by rural mental health needs through research on stress, psychopathology, and community well-being. Training programs should be encouraged to recognize rural concerns. Psychologists are needed to practice in rural areas and to help develop effective rural service models. They can also support the development of state and federal policies that address rural needs.
农村人口约占美国人口的四分之一，他们特殊的心理健康需求在很大程度上被忽视了。由于种种原因，心理学家很少关注这一群体。近期影响农业、农户家庭和农村社区的经济发展，提高了人们对农村地区所面临问题的认识。心理学家可以通过对压力、精神病理学和社区福祉的研究，应对农村心理健康需求所带来的独特挑战。应鼓励培训项目认识到农村相关问题。需要心理学家在农村地区开展工作，并帮助开发有效的农村服务模式。他们还可以支持制定满足农村需求的州和联邦政策。
