Tag: 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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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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#PTSD Awareness Day June 27
June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Suicide in Farmers
The suicide rate in farmers surpasses that of any other industry, according to a new study from the University of Iowa. “Occupational factors such as poor access to quality health […]
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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 […]
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PTSD and the Disabilities of the Post 9/11 War Veteran
The National AgrAbility Project hosted a webinar with Captain Guy Zierk, Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment on December 2, 2015. This session will begin by dispelling the myths and defining […]
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What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD is a very common disorder that many people suffer from every day.
