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.americanagnetwork.com/2026/05/28/farm-credit-reaffirms-commitment-to-customer-owners-with-tools-initiatives-uplifting-rural-mental-health/ Describes high rates of suicides for farmers and rural residents and highlights free resources and services supporting mental health for those populations. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38593 Fri, 29 May 2026 09:04:16 -0500 https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/experts-urge-more-mental-health-support-for-illinois-farmers/15f882c5-eca3-4ca9-8cce-899022a5337d? Describes agricultural occupation factors driving a higher rate of suicide, depression, and anxiety among farmers. Discusses disparities for women in the industry and resources for farmers in Illinois. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38584 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:07:34 -0500 https://www.agrability.org/online-training/mental-health-and-agriculture-the-ot-perspective-and-practice/ -- National AgrAbility Project https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25262 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:57:50 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25194 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:06:13 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25193 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:04:37 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25192 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:02:01 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25191 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:39 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25190 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:59:08 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25189 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:55:12 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25188 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:34:58 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25187 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:33:20 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25186 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:31:44 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25185 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:29:55 -0500 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscOmuqzguHtKIsMtYOtQG_AzDFznvK4DW -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/events/25184 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:27:45 -0500 https://www.ruralminds.org/farmerresilience Presents mental health resources, tools and support to build mental health resilience and combat stigma in rural and farming communities. -- Rural Minds https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27665 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:05:44 -0500 https://ecornell.cornell.edu/custom/rural-mental-health/ Offers a free online course on mental health and suicide in rural America. Hosted by Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, the course is aimed at educating veterinarians, veterinary students, and agribusiness professionals and presents practical support strategies and resources for rural people facing mental health challenges. -- NY FarmNet, Rural Minds https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/resources/27664 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:56:35 -0500 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.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://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://www.agrisafe.org/courses/chw/ 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