Mental Health in Farming

About this episode

<p>Following on from last week - <a href='https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week'>Mental Health Awareness Week</a> - we&apos;ve caught up with the people at the forefront, tackling this huge issue for the farming industry and wider rural community. </p><p>Suzy Deeley from <a href='https://rabi.org.uk/'>RABI</a> talks to Jez Fredenburgh about the strains farmers are facing, and the impact Coronavirus is having on fundraising and consequential social interaction.</p><p><br/></p><p>Did you know there was 6,507 deaths in the UK in 2018 by suicide? Whilst this may be an uncomfortable fact, Emma Picton Jones of the <a href='https://www.thedpjfoundation.co.uk/'>DPJ Foundation</a> believes we should be talking about it more. Emma is joined by Philip Wilson of the <a href='https://fcn.org.uk/'>Farming Community Network (FCN)</a>, to discuss the signs of struggling mental health, who&apos;s suffering right now, and what help is available right now.<br/><br/></p><p>Share the load, and keep well.<br/><br/></p><p>More help is available at our dedicated <a href='https://www.fginsight.com/farmersstrivetothrive'>Farmers Strive to Thrive</a> mental health hub. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/fan_mail/new">Message us</a></p>