Category: Mental Health
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Managing Farm Related Stress and Depression
Authored by: Victoria Walsh Working on a farm may sound idyllic, but statistics show, agricultural workers are, in fact, more likely to suffer from extreme stress and depression than others […]
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Farm Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are known as a happy time for gift giving and holiday cheer, but for many farmers and ranchers, the end of the year brings with it an oversupply […]
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National Suidcide Prevention Awareness Month
We are two weeks into September but it is not too late to mention that this month is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. With all that is going on in […]
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Opioid Misuse In The Agricultural Community
Blog post written by Thomas Consiglio, Addiction Campuses Farmers and ranchers are disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis. Older adults in these communities are particularly at-risk. With jobs in rural […]
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Mental Health Resources for Farmers and Ranchers
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is a serious concern for the farmer rancher population. Access to healthcare, financial crisis, adverse weather conditions, and the stigma around mental […]
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Managing Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can bring about stress, anxiety, and depression for many people, especially those who live with a mental health condition. It is very important to give extra attention to […]
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Suicide Prevention in Farmers & Ranchers
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the CDC, suicide rates for farmers are five times higher than the general population. Although suicide rates have risen in the last […]
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#PTSD Awareness Day June 27
June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Mental Health Awareness #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We would like to highlight not only the prevalence of mental illness, but methods to assess your mental health and get support for mental […]
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Stress in Farmers and Ranchers #StressAwarenessMonth
It is no secret that farming and ranching is a stressful occupation. With April being National Stress Awareness Month, we would like to bring awareness to stress in farming and […]
