https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/farmer-mental-health Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention resources related to rural health, with information provided by the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1059924X.2026.2622658 Analyzed survey data from 704 farming caregivers in the Northeast and Midwest to identify characteristics of farming caregivers, resources and supports used and available to farming caregivers, and the impact on finances and well-being. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27501 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:25:52 -0600 https://www.wcupa.edu/sciences-mathematics/psychology/PsyD/mentalHealthServices/first-aid-training.aspx https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24989 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:51:07 -0600 https://www.wcupa.edu/sciences-mathematics/psychology/PsyD/mentalHealthServices/first-aid-training.aspx https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24988 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:42:17 -0600 https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/mental-health-needs-in-rural-areas-rise-but-access-lags Discusses the need for and lack of mental healthcare in farming communities with a close look at Texas and Oklahoma. Identifies occupational contributors to stress and rural-specific barriers in accessing care. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38258 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:05:04 -0600 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/23/1/27 Surveyed 1,024 midwestern farmers to determine their preferred sources for receiving mental health information and the stigma, instrumental, and attitudinal barriers in accessing mental healthcare. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27279 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:18:55 -0600 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/1059924X.2025.2558539 Presents a study exploring the health and safety needs of women working as agricultural producers. Bases findings on a survey of 120 agricultural women in Nebraska. Explores concerns about zoonotic diseases, reproductive health concerns, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental health challenges, among other issues common to agricultural work. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26995 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:57:55 -0600 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24769 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:57:08 -0600 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/24768 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:49:50 -0600 https://www.avera.org/services/behavioral-mental-health/farm-stress-hotline/ Hotline connects farmers, ranchers, and rural residents experiencing anxiety, depression, or other behavioral health concerns to a mental health profession that can provide support and resources. Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26810 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:09:10 -0600 https://directory.agrisafe.org/ Directory allows farmers and their families to search for mental health providers across the country. Users can search by need and postal code to find providers in their location. -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26780 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:54:30 -0600 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1059924X.2025.2582655 Analyzes 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey sociodemographic data from 13 states to compare poor mental health days and depression diagnosis between farmers and non-farmers. Discusses study findings in light of disproportionate suicide rates for people in farming occupations. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26716 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:20:24 -0600 https://learning.agrisafe.org/products/training-for-community-health-workerspromotores-de-salud Offers multiple live and self-paced trainings for community health workers covering agricultural health and safety topics including naloxone use, farmer mental health and suicide prevention, and human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention. Includes continuing education opportunities. -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26633 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:27:19 -0500 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/1059924X.2025.2517842 Offers the results of 2 environmental scans conducted in 2019 and 2022 in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin to highlight the state of farmer mental health programming, how it has changed over time, and progress made in barriers to care. Discusses key sectors addressing farmer mental health, information format, topics discussed, and target audiences. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26494 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:23:13 -0500 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUxoTDZHKK8 A recorded webinar that discusses the farm crisis of the 2010s and how it impacted farmers in the Midwest. Presents research on individual and contextual determinants that correlate with farmer mental and financial health and help-seeking behaviors. Provides information on mental health programming, rural mental healthcare access, and policy strategies to support farmers. -- North Central Regional Center for Rural Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26480 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:10:34 -0500 https://aginjurynews.org/ Database of news articles tracking agriculture-related injuries. Includes filters by location, type of injury, type of operation, fatality, suicide, demographics, and more. Requires a free account to access database. -- National Farm Medicine Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26422 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:34:50 -0500 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajim.70000 Highlights a study identifying and looking for correlations between work-related injuries, chronic health conditions, stress, and mental health conditions among agricultural producers in Illinois. Bases findings on a cross-sectional survey and breaks down data by demographics, farm characteristics, and physical and mental health issues, among other measures. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/26091 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:13:31 -0500 https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/extramural-programs/php/about/ag-centers.html The Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health conduct research, education, and prevention projects to address agricultural health and safety problems, and are distributed throughout the nation to be responsive to the agricultural health and safety issues unique to the different regions. -- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/6050 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:25:51 -0600 https://www.aha.org/advancing-health-podcast/2024-09-18-suicide-prevention-wisconsins-farming-communities Podcast episode discussing the Farmer Angel Network, a support group devoted to suicide prevention in Wisconsin's farming communities. Describes the origins of the group, the impacts of suicide in farming towns, how local hospitals contribute to the initiative, and the resources available to support families and loved ones. -- American Hospital Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/24124 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:12:50 -0500 https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/6/684 Highlights a study on the differences in farm-related stress, mental health, and social support for men and women farmers. Discusses the survey-based screening of farmers in Illinois for mental health conditions of men and women farmers and compares rates to each other and to the general population. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23635 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:53:56 -0500 https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/farmer-mental-health-suicide-therapists-iowa-usda/ Highlights a U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to train mental health workers on the unique stressors in agricultural work contributing to disparate rates of suicides for farmers. Discusses the importance of understanding the culture of farming. -- KFF https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23518 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:41:15 -0500 https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/greener-pastures/ A documentary that follows 4 Midwestern farm families over a number of years and examines issues such as mental health, social isolation, climate change, and economic uncertainty. Provides commentary on farming life in rural America. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23398 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:01:41 -0500 https://www.sccahs.org/ Works to address agricultural, fishing, and forestry health and safety concerns in 8 coastal states and territories through research, outreach, and educational resources. A NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center lead by the University of Florida in partnership with 5 other universities in Florida, Georgia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4435 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:30:32 -0500 https://scahip.uky.edu/ Works to address agricultural and forestry safety concerns across the Southeastern U.S. through data surveillance, outreach, and evaluation. A NIOSH Agricultural Safety and Health Center located at the University of Kentucky. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/organizations/4434 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:19:12 -0500 https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/national-strategy-suicide-prevention.pdf Report highlights the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) 10-year government-wide suicide prevention strategy. Features a 15-goal plan covering community-based suicide prevention; treatment and crisis services; surveillance, quality improvement, and research; and health equity in suicide prevention. Discusses rural populations and the barriers to suicide prevention in rural areas. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/23058 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:04:55 -0500 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jrh.12808 Explores the causes of stress for women farmers. Discusses sociodemographic and farm-level factors that correlate with, and contribute to, stress. Breaks down data such as farm size and revenue, off-farm work and care labor, and demographic factors such as age, marital status, and education, among others. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/21892 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:33:53 -0600 https://www.ncfh.org/call-for-health/ National bilingual health information and referral service for farmworkers. Offers assistance with locating healthcare, interpretation, support services, and more. -- National Center for Farmworker Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/21627 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:20:27 -0500 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10018023/ Surveyed 122 farm families in 2021 to analyze symptoms of depression and anxiety in farm adults and their children as well as correlation between mental health and finances using the Family Stress Model. Participant characteristics include rurality and various physical and mental health measures. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/21572 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:23:11 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/farmer-mental-health Discusses a growing openness among farmers to accessing mental health resources. Shares insights from experts regarding stigma reduction and challenges that remain in addressing farmers' mental health. -- Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/20920 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:37:41 -0500 https://www.agrisafe.org/agristress-helpline/ Helpline connects farmers and agricultural workers to trained professionals offering mental health support and resources in their area. Provides crisis support tailored for the agricultural community with an understanding of the values, stressors, and lived experiences of the agricultural community. Helpline is open 24/7 and is currently available in CT, MO, PA, TX, VA, and WY. -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/20266 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:26:48 -0600 https://www.siumed.edu/farm Support and resource network for Illinois farm families, including a helpline, ongoing outreach, education, and training. Helpline is available through call or text to 1-833-FARM-SOS (833-327-6767). https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/19363 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:17:46 -0500