WHY SHOULD I TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE ABOUT MY STRESS?

You already know that farmers are the kind of folks who do it all by themselves. That includes handling their emotions (yes, they have those) and stress too. That is a totally okay approach, but when it comes to chronic stress that leads to depression and anxiety, trying to fix it is like trying to tape the header back onto your old swather.

If you want to talk to someone, you can check out our referrals here. These folks have worked with farmers and have a handle on some things that may be stressing you out.

If you’re in need of some immediate help, you can call the Mental Health Help Line or Canada’s Suicide Prevention Line.

Disclaimer:

AgKnow is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please visit your local emergency department or call 911.

Article by Dr Rebecca Purc-Stephenson

Applied Social Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Social Sciences

BOOKING AN AGKNOW SESSION

CHOOSE A THERAPIST

The members in our referral network have experience with farmers and the agriculture industry in Alberta. We know context is important so you can spend less time getting them up to speed and more time getting to the root of the issue.

SCHEDULE A CALL

You have direct access to everyone in our referral network, so once you find a therapist you resonate with, fill out their form and book your first session.

TALK ABOUT IT

Whether in person, virtual or through a telephone session now is your chance to talk about how you are really doing. Remember - we were never meant to do this alone.