Slow harvests could be a mental health concern for some area farmers
A lot of rain this summer and now the snow has made for a stressful harvest season and it’s bad news for farmers who rely on quality crops for income.
The stress could be a mental health concern for some farmers in the province and locally.
“Trades, industry and agriculture are high-risk occupations for suicide, and we know this because of the numbers. We also know how difficult it is for those people to reach out for help,” said Faris Atkinson, Program Coordinator for the Suicide Prevention Resource Centre.
There are many supports in Grande Prairie for those struggling with anxiety and depression including the Men’s Support Group at Nordic Court.