Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health Resources for the Agriculture and Food Sector
Extensive list of phone numbers and other resources compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Mental Health on the Farm
In this podcast episode, Dr. Briana Hagen speaks about tailoring mental health programs to the needs of farmers. She explains how mental health in farming is fundamentally different than in other sectors. And she points toward solutions and successful programs across the country including the program called, In the Know, which she helped developed at the University of Guelph.
Mental Health Dashboard
When you look at your internal dashboard, do you see all green lights? Are there any red lights tipping you toward overload and stress? Let’s all take care of ourselves so we can continue to do what we enjoy most.
National Survey of Farmer Mental Health
Conducted by Dr. Andria Jones-Britton in 2018 involving over 1,000 producers across Canada.
Emergency Response Model for Mental Health During Agricultural Crises: This document outlines evidence-informed recommendations for attending to farmer mental health during times of agricultural crisis (e.g. animal disease outbreak) or disaster (e.g. barn fire). These guidelines are intended to help agricultural organizations, communities, and government best support farmers, farm families, and agricultural communities as they work through agricultural crises and disasters.
Do More Agriculture Foundation
Do More Ag is a not-for-profit organization focusing on mental health in agriculture across Canada.
Government of Canada Standing Select Committee Report
Released in 2019, “Mental Health: A Priority for our Farmers” report outlines 10 recommendations for attention.
