Rural Mental Health Part 1: Perspectives from the Farm

Science by the Slice

Rural and agricultural populations are more stressed than the general population. So how do we know when this stress becomes dangerous? May is Mental Health Awareness month, and this episode of Science by the Slice delves into stories and research surrounding mental health in agricultural and rural populations. First, we hear from Marshal Sewell, the son of a strawberry farmer with first-hand experiences of the mental health struggles faced by agricultural communities. Then, PIE Center graduate assistant Valentina Castano interviews Dr. Anna Scheyett, Dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Georgia. Dr. Scheyett discusses her research which uncovers the unique struggles among farmers and ranchers and highlights the importance of community involvement when discussing mental health awareness.
To learn more about Dr. Scheyette's rural mental health efforts visit: https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/Rural.html

If you or someone you know has immediate mental health needs visit: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/farmer-mental-health
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