When John met with a psychiatrist who believed him and was eager to help him every step of the way, this made all the difference. This experience underscores the importance of accessing the right person when seeking help for mental health issues.

Reflecting on her loss, a heartbroken grandmother wants those who are suffering from mental illness or struggling with the temptation to end their life to know that they would be leaving behind a family who has loved and cared for them and will forever suffer the pain of their loss.

Many farmers tend to leave their mental health symptoms untreated. In fact, a study showed that nearly 40% of farmers indicated that they would be unlikely to seek help for their mental health. So what happens? Just like their physical health symptoms, some farmers may ignore their symptoms while others try to ‘tough it out’ and hope that things will just get better on their own.