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21. Preventing Farmer Suicides through Helplines and Farm Visits - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: May 15, 2019

Difficult economic conditions have caused many farmers to experience high levels of stress and a sense of hopelessness about saving their business and way of life. The Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline and NY FarmNet are working to improve farmers' mental health and prevent suicides. - The Rural Monitor

...programs for farmers experiencing difficult times. One of the first actions the MDA took was changing the name of its Crisis Connection helpline. Moynihan explained that the Upper Midwest culture might prevent farmers from calling...