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 in related industries. Pressures of rural life can negatively impact mental health. With levels of stress and depression in the farming industry increasing year on …
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 of stress. Uncertainty of the future, winter farm tasks, taxes, determining profits and losses, and providing gifts for the family all pile up. Your mental …
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 this world, we would be remiss to not provide resources. Please check out The Texas Agriculture Law’s Blog and see some of the free mental …
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 areas frequently involving physical labor, many residents suffer from ailments that require pain management. As an effective tool that blocks pain receptors in the brain, …
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 health issues all contribute to these concerns. Mental health issues affects 1 in 5 individuals. This means people in your community, family, and where you …
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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 your mental health during this time of year.
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 10 years, ” studies have found community support can decrease stress, depression, and suicide,” according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension publication.
June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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 illness.
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 ranching, how it impacts the farm and family, and how to get help. Farmers and ranchers dedicate most of their time to caring for the …
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