Mental Health Awareness
Long hours, physical labor, financial stress, isolation and uncertainty due to weather and market conditions — these factors can contribute to increased stress, anxiety and depression among farmers.
It’s important to take the time to check in with yourself, your family and your neighbors.
Five-Step Resiliency Check-in
If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges, you are not alone.
Do a quick check-in by asking these questions.
- Is there anything you cannot shake right now? What is it? What do you remember about it?
- What did you DO RIGHT in that situation? Even the smallest thing counts. Think of any recent situation if there’s no answer to the first question.
- Is there anything you wish you had done differently?
- Is there anything you have learned or need to adjust for tomorrow or next time?
- Is there anything you feel grateful for or made you laugh in that situation? What about in your recent past?
If you or someone else is answering these questions and have a prolonged absence of positive feelings, it might be time for additional support.
