Farm State of Mind - “A healthy farm or ranch is nothing without a healthy you.” Follow #FarmStateOfMind on social media and utilize the resources on the Farm Bureau website to promote and protect mental health in rural communities.

Where do Cowboys go to Cry? - This article answers that question and shares insights on why there is traditionally a negative stigma around mental health.

Planting Resiliency in Seasons of Uncertainty - Mental health professional, Adrienne DeSutter, shares three tips on becoming more resilient when it comes to mental health.

Farmer Shares Struggles with Mental Health - Canadian farmer shares her real life struggles with mental health and encourages others to speak up.

The Challenge of Rural Stress - A webpage from University of Nebraska-Lincoln that explains how daily stresses can affect farmers and signs that a farmer may be experiencing extreme stress or mental illness.

Tips for Managing Farm Stress - Listen or read through a podcast from Iowa Farm Bureau as they discuss with Dr. Mike Rosmann managing farm stress.

Men and Mental Health - National Institute of Mental Health webpage with information about how mental health challenges affect men.

Women and Mental Health - National Institute of Mental Health webpage with information about how mental health challenges affect women.

Resilient Farms and Families - Responding to Stress - Learn how stress affects the mind and body and how to effectively manage stress.

How to Cultivate a Productive Mindset - Cultivating a productive mindset helps increase resiliency when times are tough. Read about how to get into the right mindset while on the farm.

Planting Resiliency in Seasons of Uncertainty - Mental health professional, Adrienne DeSutter, shares three tips on becoming more resilient when it comes to mental health.

Tips for Managing Farm Stress - Learn how stress affects the mind and body and how to effectively manage stress.

Stress Assistance Resources for Farmers - Cultivating a productive mindset helps increase resiliency when times are tough. Read about how to get into the right mindset while on the farm.

Managing Farm Stress -The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers a site with details about what stress can do physically and tips on effective stress management for rural Americans.

College Planning Guide for Students with Mental Health Disorders - Pursuing higher education can be stressful for any college-bound student, but it can be more challenging for those with mental illness.

Stress Management - Pacific Medical Training created this article to help identify and manage stress.

Hotlines and Services

FARMAID

Call 1-800-FARMAID (1-800-327-6243). Hotline hours are Monday through Friday, 7am - 8pm MST or fill out the form here if assistance is needed outside hotline hours.

Suicide Prevention Hotline

Call 988 for free and confidential support.

Western Region Agricultural Stress Assistance Program

This program is funded by a USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network grant, and composed of 13 Western states. Visit the program website to find resources, and learn what western states are doing to help reduce farm stress and suicide risk.

Mellow Mountain Counseling

Providers at Mellow Mountain Counseling know the stressors of agricultural life. They offer services for rural and agriculture communities through various forms of online therapy; visit their website to schedule an appointment.

Department of Health and Welfare Service Location Finder

There are Adult Mental Health Services Offices and Crisis Centers across the state. Find one nearest to you here.

Idaho Mental Health Services Guide

In addition to state-funded centers, there is an abundance of mental health services throughout the state. Utilize this resource to find contact information of service providers in each region.

TransFARMation - A radio and podcast series focused on coping with stress, from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Red River Farm Network.

Ag State of Mind -Host of the Ag State of Mind Podcast, Jason Medows uses his platform to help break the stigma regarding mental health in agriculture.

Farm Stress: You Are Not Alone - Farmers, agricultural agencies and health professionals offer guidance and resources to help cope with farm stress.

Farmers and Stress - A Purdue University Extension video on how to manage stress.

Cultivating Resiliency for Women in Agriculture - Live online webinars and coffee chats to cultivate resiliency for women in agriculture.

The Awkward Conversation - It can be challenging to talk about mental health. This video shares tips on how to address mental health while interacting with those around us.