Though largely invisible, poor mental health in the agricultural community “has been an issue for a long time,” says Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, a psychology professor and research associate with the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities at the U of A’s Augustana Campus.
Mental Health Resources
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Ag Know
A mental health literacy program designed for Canadian farmers
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Do More Ag
Offers programs and workshops that support the mental health of farm families.
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Sustainable Farm Families
Physical & mental health assessments and education by Alberta Farm Safety Centre