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FORUM Connemara Farm Health & Safety EIP
Health & Safety & Wellness Blog
Welcome to our blog about all things Health, Safety & Wellness related to the rural farming community.
FORUMFarming
May 2, 20235 min read
Self Care for Farmers
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...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20232 min read
I’m Struggling… What can I do ?
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...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20232 min read
Caregiving and Generational Stress
Caregiving and generational stresses can be significant challenges for the farming community, particularly as it is quite common for...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20232 min read
Coping with Grief
Grief is a normal and natural response to the loss of someone or something important to us, and it can be especially challenging for...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20233 min read
Supporting someone who might be suicidal
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...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20232 min read
Know the Signs, for Yourself and Others
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...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20233 min read
Who is at risk of Suicide?
There is no single factor that determines whether someone will attempt suicide. Anyone may resort to suicide as a way to cope with actual...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20233 min read
Suicide and Irish Farmers
Suicide is a serious issue across the farming community worldwide, and unfortunately, farmers are considered to be at higher risk of...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20231 min read
Supporting Someone with Depression
Keep in mind that recovering from depression requires time and is a process. It's important to offer ongoing support and encouragement to...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20232 min read
Depression—The Black Dog
Millions of individuals all around the world suffer with depression, which is an illness that affects our moods and outlooks. It is often...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20232 min read
Menopause & Mental Health
To fully cover Mental Health, we also need to talk about the menopause! During menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop producing eggs, and...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20234 min read
Anxiety & Stress
The farming lifestyle can be a stressful one, with a range of factors contributing to stress and poor mental health among farmers. These...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20233 min read
Stigma Busting!
The stigma surrounding mental health is a significant issue in the Irish farming community. It is important to take steps to bust this...
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FORUMFarming
May 2, 20232 min read
Mental Health in Connemara
As we have already outlined, farming in general can be a challenging and stressful occupation, with issues such as long working hours,...
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FORUMFarming
Jul 20, 20223 min read
Mental Health & the Irish Farming Community
Mental Health and the Farming Community
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FORUMFarming
Jul 16, 20221 min read
First Aid with Forestry and Hillside Elective
Helping farmers stay safe on the farm, forest and hillside with this dedicated first aid course. In the event of an emergency on the...
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FORUMFarming
Feb 14, 20224 min read
The Mental Health Dashboard Assessment.
Mental Health Dashboard - a simple tool that can be used to measure exactly how we are coping mentally across several areas in our lives.
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FORUMFarming
Feb 14, 20224 min read
What is Mental Health?
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...
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