Shining a light on mental health struggles in the agricultural industry

Shining a light on mental health struggles in the agricultural industry

Shining a light on mental health struggles in the agricultural industry

Harvest season has arrived in the Borderland region and with it farmers are putting in long days and countless hours. Although this time brings in nature’s bounty, this hard work and the stresses of farming can take a significant toll on farmers' mental health.Monica McConkey, a rural mental health specialist who runs an organization called ‘Eyes on the Horizon Consulting’ which pr...

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