Mississippi ranks third in rural residents using mental health texting services

Mississippi ranks third in rural residents using mental health texting services

Mississippi’s rural residents turn to texting for mental health support

Mississippi has the third-highest rate of rural residents using texting services for mental health support, according to a new report.

Mississippi Today reports that 53% of the state’s Crisis Text Line users live in rural counties.

Experts said texting helps people access support without traveling long distances or being recognized at a mental health clinic.