Join APA and Farm Aid for a special webinar, "The Farmer Mental Health Crisis: Understanding A Vulnerable Population," on the mental health crisis among farmers and how psychologists can make a difference. This webinar is geared toward psychologists who are interested in working with this population. Panel experts will help you understand the realities that farmers face, their unique stressors, and the use of effective language to help farmers overcome some of the barriers to seeking mental health care.

The farm economy is in crisis and farmers are under intense stress. Calls to Farm Aid’s farmer hotline increased by 109% between 2017 and 2018. And according to the Department of Health and Human Services, 111 million people live in areas with a shortage of mental health professionals.

If you have thought about working with farmers in your county and state, this is an opportunity to learn about the farming culture as well environmental and economic conditions affecting their mental health and well-being. The one-hour webinar will also share resources to help you connect with the farming community.

Recording date: July 31, 2019

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