Although it is hard to talk about, a new study shows teen suicide is even higher in rural communities compared to youth urban areas.
Rural Resilience is an open-access training series consisting of three modules created within an online learning management system hosted by Desire 2 Learn.
As a farmer, you and your health are your most important asset. As such, they should be managed like any other business asset.
We need to have a stronger voice and start talking about farmer depression and mental wellness in the agriculture community.
Mental health is an uncomfortable topic both in and of itself, especially in the farming community, as is how to address it.
Whenever there is increased stress on the farm, it’s a good time to recognize escalating stress in yourself, your family, and others in the ag community.
Farm Credit Mid-America today launched the LifeWorks Resource Program, a new, free resource for rural and farmer customers.
Some seasons tend to be busier than others. And those are the times farmers ignore their health and wellness in exchange for making the most of each day.
This week, through March 7, is Agriculture Safety Awareness Week, which was created to raise awareness of safety and health issues facing the agriculture industry. One of the week’s themes is mental health.
The campaign aims to reduce stigma surrounding the topic of mental health in rural communities and to provide relevant information to farm families.