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Farmers in Crisis, Long Overlooked, Are Finally Getting Mental …

(9 days ago) WEBAmid a mounting mental health crisis among farmers, experts are working to make help more accessible. Chris Bardenhagen used to shrug off any worries about mental health, but the stresses of

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/farmers-in-crisis-long-overlooked-are-finally-getting-mental-health-support/

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Mental Health Fact Sheet - NATIONAL CENTER FOR …

(Just Now) WEBAmong the 915,725 agricultural workers and their family members who received health care services at Migrant Health Centers in 2019, mental health disorders were one of the most commonly reported diagnoses. [1,2] More than 41,000 (4.6%) were diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and over 33,000 (3.6%) were diagnosed with a depressive disorder.

https://www.ncfh.org/mental-health-fact-sheet.html

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Facts - NATIONAL CENTER FOR FARMWORKER HEALTH

(6 days ago) WEBThe National Pulse is a monthly publication that shares significant network insights, current media stories, and research about issues and trends concerning COVID-19, influenza, and other emerging infectious diseases among farmworkers in the U.S. Each edition includes 1) findings from a national poll of farmworker-serving organizations, 2

https://www.ncfh.org/fact-sheets--reports.html

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Facts About A gricultural Workers - NATIONAL CENTER FOR …

(9 days ago) WEBThe National Center for Farmworker Health estimates that there are approximately 2.9 million agricultural workers in the United States. [1] (such as the outdoors, vehicles, or inhabited converted garages). [20] Negative behavioral and mental health are linked to poor housing conditions and overcrowded spaces. [21] Anxiety disorders

https://www.ncfh.org/facts-about-agricultural-workers-fact-sheet.html

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Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health and Suicide …

(9 days ago) WEBLiving with a chronic condition is a risk factor for mental illnesses like depression, according to the National Institute of Mental Health fact sheet Chronic Illness & Mental Health. According to the …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/farmer-mental-health

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Supporting farmers’ mental wellness

(7 days ago) WEBThe same survey (PDF, 1MB) revealed that a majority of farmers/farmworkers agree cost of help or treatment (87%), embarrassment (70%), and awareness of mental health (65%) would be an obstacle if they were seeking help or treatment for a mental health condition. A majority of farmers/farmworkers view …

https://www.apa.org/practice/programs/rural/farmers-mental-wellness

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"Hopeful Forecasting": Farmers Showing Increased …

(6 days ago) WEBA December 2021 survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) suggests that farmers and farmworkers are more aware of mental health resources and less likely to see stigma as a …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/farmer-mental-health

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Farmworkers' Mental Health Must Be a Priority After …

(7 days ago) WEBMany farmworkers have had their lives endangered by COVID-19, employer neglect and mental-health challenges, write Eva Longoria and Monica Ramirez, and we need to renew our focus on the …

https://time.com/5956667/farmworkers-mental-health-covid/

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Research trends in farmers’ mental health: A scoping review of …

(3 days ago) WEBHence, ensuring the mental health of farmers and farmworkers may be essential for global health. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people worldwide experience issues with their mental health annually . If farmers experience problems with their mental health at the same rates as the general population, this would mean that approximately 25% of …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6894791/

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Working together to address farmer well-being and …

(6 days ago) WEBStress can affect a farmer’s mental and physical well-being, relationships, and decision-making. A 2019 survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation found that mental health is an important issue to …

https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/articles/working-together-to-address-farmer-well-being-and-mental-health/

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FARMWORKER JUSTICE

(9 days ago) WEBto improve peer-to-peer mental health services to address the behavioral health needs of agricultural workers in September 2023. The Supporting Farm Workers’ Mental Health Act would require the FRSAN (discussed above) to explicitly include farmworkers as an eligible population. The bill would also permit grants for peer-to-peer mental

https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HPB-2024_FINAL.pdf

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Advancing the Health of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in the …

(3 days ago) WEBProviding health services and addressing health inequities for migrant and seasonal farmworkers (“farmworkers”) in the United States has been a longstanding problem (Thompson & Wiggins, 2002).There are over 1.1 million farmworkers in the United States (Economic Research Service, 2020).While comprehensive data on migrant and …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15248399211033308

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Farmworker Stress and Anxiety Resources Pacific Northwest

(3 days ago) WEBFarm Aid & MCN. 1-800-FARMAID. 1-800-327-6243. Mon - Fri, 10am-6pm PST. Elizabeth Gonzales from MCN, will answer your call to help you. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 1-800-273-TALK. or Live Online Chat ; Text HOME to 741741. National Suicide Prevention - …

https://deohs.washington.edu/pnash/stress-and-anxiety

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Farmworker Health Facts – NC Farmworker Health Program

(9 days ago) WEBFrom the factsheet NC Farmworker Health Facts Farm labor ranks as one of the top three most dangerous occupations in the United States. In addition to hazards in the fields, farmworkers and their families face unique burdens on their physical and mental health. North Carolina’s leading industry is agriculture, yet farmworkers are among the most […]

https://ncfhp.ncdhhs.gov/farmworker-health-facts/

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Health – Farmworker Justice

(1 days ago) WEBFJ Fall 2023 Learning Collaborative – Access to Comprehensive Care and Health Coverage for Farmworkers. In this learning collaborative, participants will learn about the current landscape of health access for farmworkers and barriers to obtaining …. Obj. 1 LC_Oct 19 session 1_final. Obj. 1 LC_session 2_Oct 26_FINAL.

https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/resource-categories/health/

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Mental Health Resource Hub - NATIONAL CENTER FOR …

(3 days ago) WEBInterpretation services available 24/7 in 160 languages. Call or text now: 833-897-2474. For more information visit the AgriStress Helpline page. Mental/Behavioral Health Issues: a list of resources recommended by AgrAbility for addressing farm stress and mental health issues amongst agricultural workers. Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health

https://www.ncfh.org/mental_health_hub.html

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Show-Me Strong Farm …

(1 days ago) WEBTelehealth gives rural residents more choices in health care providers and can cut down on the need to take off from work or obtain child care, saving patients money and time. Telehealth is not, however, for mental health emergencies. Call or text 988, the 24-hour National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, to connect with emergency mental health

https://extension.missouri.edu/news/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-show-me-strong-farm-families

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CDFA - Farmer & Farmworker Mental Health Resources

(5 days ago) WEBResources for Farmworkers. Access more emotional and physical health resources for farmworkers. AgriStress Helpline. Free and confidential crisis and support line available 24/7 with interpretation services provided in 160 languages: 1-833-897-2474. California Farmworker Foundation.

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/farmer_farmworker_mentalhealth/

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Migrant Farmworker Stress: Mental Health Implications

(8 days ago) WEBABSTRACT: Context: The number of Latinos in rural regions of the United States is increasing. Little is known about factors that undermine the mental health of this segment of the rural population. Purpose: The goal of this study is to determine which stressors inherent in farmwork and the farmworker lifestyle contribute to poor mental …

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1748-0361.2008.00134.x

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How to Support Migrant Farmworkers' Mental Health: It Starts …

(Just Now) WEBTo respond to the mental health crisis in the Latinx farmworker community, Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN) partnered with the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). Through this partnership grew La Fuerza Latina, the first Spanish-speaking-only cohort for FRSAN. This group created the Fuerza Latina Magazine, the …

https://www.migrantclinician.org/blog/2021/dec/how-support-migrant-farmworkers-mental-health-it-starts-partnerships.html

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Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Health - Rural Health Info

(3 days ago) WEBAccording to the National Center for Farmworker Health's Facts about Agricultural Workers, approximately 15% are migrant workers and 85% are seasonal farmworkers. Both of these population groups are predominantly Hispanic/Latino, and a large majority of Hispanic/Latino farmworkers were born in Mexico. Mental health …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/migrant-health

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Tips for coping with farm stress CHS Inc.

(5 days ago) WEBPrioritize mental health. Farm and ranch work can be stressful. The first step to good mental health, Haskins says, is taking care of yourself physically. She recommends getting adequate sleep and seeking help from a health care provider to do so, if needed. Eating healthy meals at regular intervals is also advised.

https://www.chsinc.com/news/2024/05/07/farm-stress-tips

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NATIONAL CENTER FOR FARMWORKER HEALTH - Home

(1 days ago) WEBWHO WE ARE. The National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) is a private, not-for-profit corporation located in Buda, Texas dedicated to improving the health status of farmworker families. We provide information services, training and technical assistance, and a variety of products to community and migrant health centers nationwide, as well …

https://www.ncfh.org/

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Farmworker Health Network

(7 days ago) WEBAs a NTTAP, we provide information services, T/TA, research and data collection, outreach services/support, and a variety of products to health centers nationwide, as well as organizations, universities, researchers, agricultural employers, and other individuals involved in farmworker health. atioal eter or Farworker Health FH.

https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FHN-Key-Resources-2023.pdf

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#FarmNeighborsCare During Mental Health Awareness Month

(Just Now) WEBStudies over the past few decades have consistently found farmers and farmworkers at a higher risk of death by suicide compared to other occupational groups. 91 percent of rural adults say mental health is important to them and their family. 31% of rural adults have personally sought help for a mental health condition. 24% have a family …

https://www.midwestfarmreport.com/2024/05/04/farmneighborscare-during-mental-health-awareness-month/

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What a US farmworker’s case of bird flu tells us about tracking the

(8 days ago) WEBCDC. CNN —. A US farmworker who caught bird flu after working with dairy cattle in Texas appears to be the first known case of mammal-to-human transmission of the virus, a new study shows. The

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/03/health/farmworker-bird-flu-infection/index.html

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Gov. Newsom urges Half Moon Bay to stop delaying farmworker …

(5 days ago) WEBMay 9, 2024 6:17 PM PT. More than a year after the tragic mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging city officials to stop delaying a plan to build housing for senior farmworkers

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-09/gov-gavin-newsom-urges-half-moon-bay-to-stop-delay-of-farm-worker-housing

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