Abstract
Rural Appalachian adolescents are disproportionately affected by alcohol misuse, depression, and mortality rates. Disparities in Appalachia influence national health indicators and the social determinants of health, which may lead to marginalization and vulnerability to poorer health outcomes. Geographic and social isolation often results in missed opportunities for preventative and mental health care. There are an estimated 35% fewer mental health providers in rural areas to deal with these issues. This article examines the influence of marginalization on rural Appalachian adolescents. A case example was used to describe rural Appalachian adolescent alcohol misuse within the context of the Triple Threat for Marginalization, utilizing conversation within a natural setting. Marginalization contributes to alcohol misuse and adverse health outcomes. Nurses must advocate for marginalized rural adolescent patients to decrease alcohol misuse, depression, and mortality rates in this vulnerable population.
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