Congratulations to DFM's High Plains Research Network (HPRN) and COMET for their roles in a collaboration with the New York Times focusing on mental health in rural America.
As a result of their efforts, the New York Times recently published an opinion piece grounded in Eastern Colorado. It is a must read and shines the light on the struggles of farmers and people in rural areas in need of access to mental health care services.An on-the-ground reporter and photographer spent about 4 days in northeast and southeast Colorado.
Maret Felzien (HPRN Community Advisory Council member and director of the COMET Training Program), Ashley Espinoza (HPRN C.A.C. member), and JC Carrica (ad hoc HPRN C.A.C. member, Southeast Health Group CEO, and major COMET promoter) organized and hosted the NY Times reporters.