Agricultural workers are increasingly confronting mental health difficulties due to prolonged financial instability, demanding work schedules, and geographic isolation. The physically taxing nature of farming, combined with a tradition of emotional resilience and independence, often discourages individuals from seeking support. Experts emphasize the need for targeted mental health resources tailored to rural communities, where access to care can be limited. Advocacy groups are calling for expanded outreach programs and peer support networks to address the growing psychological toll on farm families.
— news from Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Farmers struggle with mental health amid economic turmoil
Long work hours, isolation, physical labor, and a culture of stoicism and self-reliance are challenges farmers manage as part of…