Good health needs to be worked on
Rural life, and agriculture is driven by changing seasons that dictate on-farm tasks and operations and busy times can mean pressure on owners or employees.
Training helps identify stressed farmers
An Environment Canterbury advisor who trained to be a Good Yarn facilitator is now better able to help a farmer who is stressed or mentally ill.
Stress levels rising in rural population — survey
A recent survey has found that 70% of rural New Zealanders have felt more stress over the last five years.
Mental health workshop focus on rural people
Workshops being held across the country are equipping farmers and rural professionals with the tools to recognise and support those who are struggling.
Shearathon raises $44k for mental health
The Herlihy family’s 24-hour charity Shearathon, raising money for mental health and suicide prevention in the shearing industry, could become an annual fixture following the success of the recent North Canterbury event.
Iwi farms sign for mental health boost
The Whanau in the award-winning mental health programme GoodYarn has just got bigger.
Healthy diet helps keep mental illness at bay
A new Deakin study proves simple dietary changes can be used as a possible treatment for depression.
Co-op, bank sign for good yarns
Award-winning mental health scheme GoodYarn is writing a new chapter as it grows around the country.
More funds for rural mental health
Rural mental health has been given a funding boost of $600,000.
Rural Health Alliance takes lead role in new initiatives
The Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand (RHĀNZ) is taking a lead role in two of the Government's rural mental wellness initiatives announced at Fieldays yesterday.