Iowa training links farm stress to mental health care gaps
Iowa State University educators led a Grinnell session on farmer mental health as part of the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. The program funds counseling hotlines and support groups with about 10 million dollars yearly. Attendees discussed barriers to care, rural stigma, and practical steps for professionals to engage farmers without triggering defensive reactions.
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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Tina Becker
Iowa
Edwin Lewis
USDA
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Jason Haglund
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University of Alberta
Canada
Rebecca Pure-Stephenson
Rich Gassman
Center For Agricultural Safety and Health
Tim Christensen
David Brown
Warning Signs Of Mental Struggle And Crisis Lifeline Use
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention lists signs that someone may be considering death by own action including talking about suicide, hopelessness, feeling like a burden, unbearable pain, increased substance use, sleep changes, withdrawal, and giving away possessions. In crisis, call or text 988 to reach the national Lifeline.
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American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
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