Mental Health Awareness Month
From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson. The stress of running a farm in a tough economy like we’re experiencing right now can take its toll.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall wants farmers and ranchers across the nation to know that it’s okay to admit you’re not okay …
DUVALL … “This is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m thinking about the stress so many farmers and ranchers are carrying right now. Farming can be rewarding, but uncertainty, rising costs, and isolation can take a toll on mental health. That's why Farm Bureau is sharing the Farm State of Mind Checklist: Weathering the Storm.”
And that checklist, Duvall says simply helps to spells it out …
DUVALL … “The checklist encourages six simple steps: nourish, move, unplug, pause, connect, and share. No one should have to weather the storm alone. Sometimes a simple conversation can make all the difference.”
And being Mental Health Awareness Month, Duvall says May is the perfect time to follow through …
DUVALL … “If you or someone you know is struggling, visit the Farm State of Mind website to learn more about the free resources available to farm families nationwide.”
Again, that is Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
To learn more, go to the Farm Bureau website at www.fb.org/initiative/farm-state-of-mind
