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Depression can feel overwhelming and isolating, but you are not alone. Depression is not a personal failing, but a treatable medical condition. Learning about depression can empower you and give you agency over your life by helping you to identify triggers, develop coping mechanisms, and access treatment options. Rooted Wellness strives to educate Dade County about depression; breaking down stigma, fostering open conversations, and paving the way for you to reclaim your well-being
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Cultivating Mental Health in Dade County
Depression is a widespread and common mental illness affecting over 34% of Missouri adults. Rural residents in Missouri have higher rates of depression and suicide with more difficulty accessing mental health care. Those rural Missourians that reside in agricultural areas, such as Dade County, experience even more profound mental health disparities due to stressors that are unique to an agricultural community.
Dade County has very few mental health providers and it can often be difficult to wade through those available in the Springfield and Joplin areas. It is even more stressful to find providers that are affordable or accept Medicaid.
Rooted Wellness strives to increase access to mental health care for the citizens of Dade County by providing education and resources around depression. It is our goal to give the people of Dade County the mental health knowledge necessary to identify, treat, and educate about depression.
Sometimes, the silence inside my head is deafening. It screams louder than any outward pain, and it tells me I'm not worth fighting for. And some days... some days I almost believe it.
Chris, 42