To all our veterans who have served in the armed forces, we at Rural Minds wish to express our gratitude for the courage, strength and sacrifice you and your families have made to defend our country and keep us safe. We realize that some of you may still be struggling with both emotional and mental battles after leaving military life, as well as encountering barriers in accessing mental health support. And for the 4.4 million veterans who live in rural communities across the country, the challenges of accessing mental health services are likely to be even greater. In this blog post, we share national and rural statistics to help raise awareness of mental health challenges facing our nation’s veterans, and provide resources for additional mental health information and support.