This Article is Sponsored by The Online Nurse Practitioner Program at Baylor UniversityAccessing quality mental health care in rural Texas is not an easy thing compared to urban dwellers. With more than 60% of rural counties declared mental health provider shortage areas, picking a suitable provider requires an informed decision which can significantly contribute towards your well-being. Mental health providers come with varying levels of education and training, from doctoral-level psychologists to master’s degree counselors. This helps them learn how to diagnose mental health disorders, prescribe medications, and offer psychotherapy throughout a person’s life. EndnoteSelecting a mental health professional in rural Texas is a decision that involves some serious thinking about issues that city dwellers usually don’t ever consider.