The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food is calling for better access to mental health services from farmers and better treatment of them in stressful situations related […] Read more
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Agriculture committee calls for more farmer mental health supports
Government needs to reduce stress and burden on farmers, support resources, research, report says
Building happiness
Simple actions can have exceptional outcomes on one’s outlook on life
Happiness can be built, tied inextricably to gratitude and practice, says a researcher who has made her career around encouraging people to build attitudes and structures that make them happier. […] Read more
Animal neglect linked to mental health
Those concerned with the well-being of animals should be concerned about the mental health of those caring for them
Stories about livestock that are found to be confined, neglected, emaciated or dead on a farmer’s property tend to generate big headlines. “I don’t understand how anyone could do that,” […] Read more
Opinion: Why political committees matter
Capital Letters: Canadian farmers share their stories about struggles with mental health
Most people think that the most important part of Parliament Hill is the House of Commons. After all, Question Period is broadcast daily. Clips of ministers and members of Parliament […] Read more
Opinion: Government takes notice of mental health concerns in farming
Farming has long been considered to be among the most dangerous occupations. It’s a profession where long hours are commonplace, financial risk is real and many factors, such as weather […] Read more
Starting mental health conversations
Here are some long-term changes and key subject areas that might indicate a conversation is needed on mental health
Think of your mental health on a scale of one to five. Evaluating how you’re doing over time on a simple scale can provide a measure of mental health. Using […] Read more
Farm service providers to be first to get mental health training
Who do farmers turn to first in a crisis? British farmers in the middle of the Foot and Mouth Disease crisis talked to service providers who understood their situation, studies […] Read more