Mental health is a rising issue in pediatric services, especially in rural areas where access to specialized psychiatric care is limited. With the growing need for qualified mental health services, the shortage of psychiatric healthcare professionals becomes all the more relevant. On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Brittany Brannan, Nurse Practitioner & Pediatric Mental Health Specialist at Viking Psychiatry, about mental health in pediatric services. Visit Viking Psychiatry online!  https://www.vikingpsychiatry.com/home-1  Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter!  https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod/  https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ/  https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach/ Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media!  https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/  https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/  https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer  https://www.kenjiulmer.com/