University of Alberta researchers will focus on producers’ specific needs of care and look for the best ways to access it
A new University of Alberta study aims to build understanding of the stresses that agricultural producers face when it comes to mental health. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, a psychology professor at U of A, said the release of a recent national study revealed producers are experiencing rates of depression, anxiety and chronic stress well above the national […] Read moreTag Archives farm stress
Farm stress lines in a time of need
The December 30th print edition of The Western Producer contained at story that suggested several phone numbers that relate to farm stress lines in Western Canada weren’t working appropriately and related the difficulty reporters had connecting with live resources at the end of November. In that story, a number for DoMoreAg was confused with the […] Read more
Financial stress soars
The ability to cope with stress is an important attribute to have if you’re a farmer in Western Canada. Just ask Warren and Lyle Lutz, owners of Double L Farms south of Leross, Sask. The Lutz family have been farming in the Leross area northeast of Regina for three generations. And during that time, the […] Read more
Farmers feel increasingly under attack
QUEBEC CITY — Farmers are feeling increasingly under attack by the general public, according to new data, putting them in situations that add stress to their lives. The University of Guelph qualitative study found a general theme of producers saying they face more public scrutiny, which in turn creates additional stress. “There was a surprising […] Read more
Farmers overwhelmed by stress but fail to pick up the phone
Agribition panel discusses the importance of mental health and what programs are ready to help farmers cope
Since Kim Keller posted a tweet last summer urging farmers to talk about mental health, that’s exactly what she’s been doing. The Gronlid, Sask., farmer and co-founder of Saskatchewan Women in Agriculture has kept the conversation alive at events and on social media. At Canadian Western Agribition, participants at the Grain Expo heard that studies […] Read more
Stress line offers 24-7 service
Service transfer | Improved commodity prices and farming conditions mean fewer calls
Calls to Saskatchewan’s farm stress line are now being answered by Mobile Crisis Services 24 hours a day seven days a week. As of July 4, the service was transferred to the non-profit community based organization from the agriculture ministry. Rick Bjorge, assistant director of regional services at the Agriculture Knowledge Centre, said the change […] Read more
