With the impact of the coronavirus outbreak causing uncertainty and stress, farm groups and agricultural charities have reassured farmers help is at hand for those who need it.
Agricultural charities have adopted new strategies to support farmers in the face of unprecedented challenges presented by the Covid-19 crisis.
Are you okay? It is sometimes a difficult question to answer, difficult to answer honestly. As farmers we can be stubborn. You cannot live a life where you feed and check livestock every single day through the monotony of winter without being.
The Farming Community Network supports about 6,000 people through business and personal issues every year. Clemmie Gleeson looks at the help it has been offering for 25 years.
Activism and misinformation about agriculture reported by the media is ‘number one’ on farmers’ lists of concerns and is contributing to mental health issues.
Poor mental health is contributing to the farming industry’s abysmal record on safety, a survey has found.
Looking after your mental health is vital and can lead to ‘massive gains’ Sir Alastair Cooke, England’s leading test run scorer and former England captain told the Sentry Conference.
Farmers are more likely to turn to vets for help with mental health issues, a survey has found.
Managing mental health is emerging as one of the biggest challenges facing the farming industry, with research highlighting its increasing gravitas.