Breaking stigma: Mental health solutions in farming and rural communities

Cultivating Curiosity

Explore the heart of rural Georgia in this episode as we discuss the intersection of social work, agriculture and mental well-being with Anna Scheyett, professor in the CAES Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication (ALEC) and former dean at the University of Georgia's School of Social Work. Anna shares how she is building more robust networks to dismantle mental health stigmas, advocate for farmers' health and mental well-being, and highlight the statewide work being done to promote resilience and build support in the communities that provide our food, fuel and fiber.

Resources:

Suicide Crisis Line: https://988lifeline.org/
Anna's Cultivate profile
Rural Georgia Growing Stronger webpage
Thriving on the Farm blog

• Camp Hand's blog post

SAGE Farm and Rancher Stress Network
Athens News Matters: Anna Scheyett Discusses Growth in Suicides Among Farmers
Live Well, Farm Well. Farm Strong - New Zealand: https://farmstrong.co.nz/
USDA-NIFA: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/

CAES Newswire Farm Stress Stories:
Organizations across Georgia come together to combat farm stress
Rural stress summit to connect Georgia farmers with community resources

Edited by Jordan Powers
Produced by Jordan Powers and Emily Davenport
Music and sound effects by Mason McClintock, an Athens-based singer, songwriter and storyteller who creates innovative soul-pop music that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Hailing from small-town Southeast Georgia, Mason's influences range from the purest pop to the most powerful gospel. Mason is a former Georgia 4-H'er and University of Georgia graduate! Listen to his music on Spotify.

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