Farming is one of the most stressful occupations in the U.S. What causes stress in farming? How do you cope with stress? How can you help yourself or others when there is too much stress?
Rural residents and families, particularly those in agricultural communities, are suffering and have higher rates of depression, substance abuse and completed suicide. (Printable PDF included in article)
Many of the factors that affect agricultural production are largely beyond the control of the producer. Good health, including mental health, is a key factor that contributes to one’s ability to keep farming.
The RHI hub is your guide to improving health for rural residents—they provide access to current and reliable resources and tools to help you learn about rural health needs and work to address them.
This publication is part of the Rancher-to-Rancher Case Study Series: Increasing resilience among ranchers in the Pacific Northwest.
Sonia A. Hall, Tipton Hudson, K. Scott Jensen, J. Shannon Neibergs, Matthew Reeves, Georgine Yorgey, Emily Jane Davis |
Jun 2020 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)