What Is Self-Care, and why is it critical for your well-being? The term Self-Care is bandied about a lot these days but what does it...

If you feel that something is not right with your mental health, it is important to take action and seek support. When taking the simple...

Caregiving and generational stresses can be significant challenges for the farming community, particularly as it is quite common for...

Grief is a normal and natural response to the loss of someone or something important to us, and it can be especially challenging for...

Each week in Ireland, around ten people die by suicide. It is one of the greatest tragedies of our times. Suicide is a complex problem...

It can be difficult to prioritise our own health, especially in these times when more and more is being asked of us as farmers. But it is...

There is no single factor that determines whether someone will attempt suicide. Anyone may resort to suicide as a way to cope with actual...

Suicide is a serious issue across the farming community worldwide, and unfortunately, farmers are considered to be at higher risk of...

Keep in mind that recovering from depression requires time and is a process. It's important to offer ongoing support and encouragement to...

Millions of individuals all around the world suffer with depression, which is an illness that affects our moods and outlooks. It is often...

To fully cover Mental Health, we also need to talk about the menopause! During menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop producing eggs, and...

The farming lifestyle can be a stressful one, with a range of factors contributing to stress and poor mental health among farmers. These...

The stigma surrounding mental health is a significant issue in the Irish farming community. It is important to take steps to bust this...

As we have already outlined, farming in general can be a challenging and stressful occupation, with issues such as long working hours,...

Mental Health and the Farming Community

Helping farmers stay safe on the farm, forest and hillside with this dedicated first aid course. In the event of an emergency on the...

Mental Health Dashboard - a simple tool that can be used to measure exactly how we are coping mentally across several areas in our lives.

We are often told that we need to look after our mental health – but what exactly does that mean and how do we do it? What do we even...