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Mental Health

Taking care of your body and mind is essential to prevent injuries on the farm. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and they are interconnected. Certain farm tasks can negatively impact your mental health. Learn how to prevent injuries on the farm by taking care of your mental health here. Find trainings we sponsor and resources we offer below. 

Trainings

The following trainings are offered by the AgriSafe Network and sponsored by the CS-CASH. People in the central states region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri) are eligible to participate in this training for free by way of funding from the Center.

FarmResponse Online Learning
FarmResponse is a 3.5 hour continuing education module developed by national experts from the AgriStress Response Network. It is a part of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center's Best Practices Registry, and is recognized as evidence-based, effective, and in alignment with current guidance on suicide prevention. Qualifying professionals in the central states region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri) are eligible to participate in this training for free.
Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training
CALM is a suicide prevention training that encourages safe storage of lethal means (firearms and medications) during a suicidal crisis. This training is not anti-gun or anti-drug and is designed to be a specific effective part of suicide prevention. People in the central states region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri) are eligible to participate in this training for free.
QPR for Farmers and Farm Families
QPR is a mental health crisis intervention and suicide prevention model, which stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. This 1.5 hour training is available online or in person. People in the central states region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri) are eligible to participate in this training for free.

Resources

Suicide Prevention: Lethal Means Safety Flyer
Suicide Prevention Brochure
Avian Influenza & Farmers' Mental Health (Nebraska)
Avian Influenza & Farmers' Mental Health (Generic)
Foreign Animal Diseases & Farmers' Mental Health
Stress Relief Card
FarmResponse Training Flyer
Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training Flyer
QPR for Farmers and Farm Families Flyer