Tag Archives: mental health

CMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

Farmers experience chronic stress more than the general population. Yet farmers are less likely to seek mental health support — sometimes with devastating consequences. To help, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario has launched the Guardian Network, a volunteer … Continue reading →

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Resources and Strategies for Mental Wellness in Times of Crisis

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

From ONnurserycrops Blog by Jennifer Llewellyn, OMAFRA Nursery Crops Specialist: As we advance towards May, the uncertainty around lost sales and contracts, major changes in business operations and social distancing restrictions of isolation have left many of us feeling anxious and frustrated. Stress is … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Resources for Farmers and Mental Health

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Evan Elford

Originally posted on onfloriculture: In honour of #bellletstalk day, click here to get an update on “In the Know”, a mental health literacy course designed specifically for farmers. The pilot course will soon be available by researchers at the University … Continue reading →

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Farmer Mental Health – A Conversation that Matters

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Sean Westerveld

By: Jessica Kelly, Direct Farm Marketing Specialist, OMAFRA “That project taught me some important lessons like just because something looks profitable in Excel does not necessarily translate into actual profitability.  That project was an unmitigated disaster from a production standpoint … Continue reading →

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