Free

The Hidden Farm Crisis: Chronic Stress & Mental Health in Rural Communities

Live Webinar: Tuesday February 25 at 10am. 

2 Hours Continuing Education (NBCC ACEP 7233)

Mental health professionals are trained to work with a variety of clientele, however, individuals living in rural communities, especially those in agriculture production, often differ from other cultural groups in key ways that may have impact on their treatment. In this session, practitioners will learn more about rural agrarian cultural markers, barriers to access and treatment, and related topics.

Presenters : Kelly Dundon, LCSW and Brittney Schrick, Ph.D., CFLE

What you'll get:

  • Participants will learn the unique barriers faced by rural populations when seeking mental health support.

  • Participants will learn about stressors that increase pressure on rural communities.

  • Participants will learn how these stressors impact individual producers and their families.

  • Participants will learn which support exist that equip farmers, agriculture workers and rural communities to cope.

  • Participants will learn what we all can gain from healthier rural communities.

This program is offered free of charge by grant funding through the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center as a part of the Resilient Food Systems Initiative.