{"id":741,"date":"2020-01-27T13:42:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T18:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/tiftcoag\/?p=741"},"modified":"2020-01-27T14:49:53","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T19:49:53","slug":"rural-stress-mental-health-self-care-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/tiftcoag\/2020\/01\/rural-stress-mental-health-self-care-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Rural Stress, Mental Health & Self-Care Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stress has always been something that farmers have dealt with but recently stress and its effects on mental health have become a topic of discussion. Clint Thompson stated in his recent publication about the awareness of rural stress that “Farmers are an extended family for the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents throughout the state, and agents are uniquely positioned to raise awareness about rural stress and mental health concerns for Georgia farmers.”<\/p>\n

Clint\u2019s publication can be found here:\u00a0https:\/\/newswire.caes.uga.edu\/story.html?storyid=8195&story=Rural-Stress<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Extension agents are not health care professionals and we can\u2019t pretend to be, but we are here to provide support and want to help producers anyway we can. Stress and mental health issues are real in Agriculture and are more prominent in the areas affected by natural disasters such as ours these past few years. There are plenty of resources available that can help you cope with stress. Sometimes it helps just to get it off your chest. I am always here to listen.<\/p>\n

GDA\u2019s 6 Steps to Ag Recovery start\u2019s with this statement: \u201cIf you or someone you know struggles to cope with strong feelings a few weeks\/months after an incident, or experiences continued interference with normal functioning, get help by calling the Georgia Crisis and Access toll-free at 1-800-715-4225.<\/p>\n

Here are some resources Josh Grant (Crisp County Extension Agent) compiled. Click the links to view.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Staying Healthy on the Farm<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 VT Wellness Worksite Resource<\/a><\/p>\n

Heat-Related Illness<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Southeastern Coastal Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Back Pain<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 National Farm Medicine<\/a><\/p>\n

Dust & Molds<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 National Farm Medicine<\/a><\/p>\n

Controlling Risk Factors for Heart Disease<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 UGA Extension<\/a><\/p>\n

7 Ways to Control Your High Blood Pressure<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 UGA Extension<\/a><\/p>\n

Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Provider<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)<\/a><\/p>\n

6 Steps to Ag Recovery<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA)<\/a><\/p>\n

5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 NIH<\/a><\/p>\n

A \u201cPrimer\u201d on Farm Stress Resiliency<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 ISU Extension and Outreach<\/a><\/p>\n

Stress<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Michigan State University<\/a><\/p>\n

Coping with Disaster in the Agricultural Community<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 GDA<\/a><\/p>\n

Mental Health and the Impact on Wellness for Farm Families<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 AgriSafe Network<\/a><\/p>\n

Please reach out to me if I can be of assistance or just to listen (229-392-0231)<\/p>\n

Justin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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