In this episode, Jake and Josh interview Kathie Supiano about how mental health concerns impact the ag community and what supports we can offer to others and ourselves.

A full transcript is available here.

In this episode, Jake and Josh interview Justin Clawson, an

Thanks for listening to this episode! Make sure to visit our website to find out how you may be eligible for mental health assistance or to take our classes about mental health.

As always, in case of a mental health emergency, contact 911 or a mental health crisis line:

In this episode, we hear from Danika Johnson about her struggles with anxiety finding treatment, and how she manages it today. We also have a mental health minute with Dr. Ty Aller. A full transcript is available here.

Please visit https://extension.usu.edu/agwellness/ to learn more about our programs and some of the resources mentioned in this episode.

Crisis Lines

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

 Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

⁠⁠988⁠⁠

 SafeUT 833-372-3388 or download their app to use the chat feature

 If you need help finding a mental health provider, here are

Contact the person’s health insurance provider and ask about mental

 Psychology Today Service Finder: On this website, you can search for

 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

  Here,

•      ⁠findtreatment.samhsa.gov/⁠  

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

•      At this website, you can find health centers that offer more affordable options

•      ⁠https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/⁠

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services This

•      ⁠https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/mental-health-parity/mental-health-and-addiction-insurance-help/index.html⁠

Thanks for listening to the Ag Wellness podcast – be well!

In this episode, Jake and Josh interview Lori Mercer who is one of the operators for the Farm Aid Hotline 1-800-FARM-AID or 1-800-327-6243. She tells us about how farmers, ranchers, and other ag workers use this hotline to get advice for all kinds of issues they encounter. This resource, and its history, make for a fascinating interview, as well as a wonderful benefit to the community. A full transcript is available here.

Farm Aid Farmer Resource Network

Farm Aid Request for Assistance Form

988

Crisis Lines

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

 SafeUT 833-372-3388 or download their app to use the chat feature

 If you need help finding a mental health provider, here are

Contact the person’s health insurance provider and ask about mental

 Psychology Today Service Finder: On this website, you can search for

 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

  Here,

•      findtreatment.samhsa.gov/  

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

•      At this website, you can find health centers that offer more affordable options

•      https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services This

•      https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/mental-health-parity/mental-health-and-addiction-insurance-help/index.html

Thanks for listening to the Ag Wellness podcast – be well!

In this episode, Jake and Josh interview Stephen Bunnell, a licensed social worker, who blends his agricultural background with therapy to provide telehealth to members of the ag community. Stephen discusses what therapy is like, the benefits and outcomes, what typical issues he helps people with, and how this is especially helpful for farmers, ranchers, and others in the ag community. His website is https://www.mellowmountaincounseling.com/

Crisis Lines

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Response Network 1-800-203-CARE (2273)

SafeUT 833-372-3388 or download their app to use the chat feature

If you need help finding a mental health provider, here are

Contact the person’s health insurance provider and ask about mental

Psychology Today Service Finder: On this website, you can search for

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

•      Here,

•      findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

•       

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

•      At

•      https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

•      This

•      https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/mental-health-parity/mental-health-and-addiction-insurance-help/index.html

Thanks for listening to the Ag Wellness podcast – be well!

In this episode, Jake and Josh had the opportunity to chat with Cris Meier, Assistant Professor, Extension Community Resource and Economic Development Specialist at Utah State University. This was a fantastic and wide ranging conversation that covered her work in rural communities, substance use (especially opioids) among rural communities, mental health, and the economic issue facing small and midsized family farms. A full transcript is available here.

You can find out more about Cris here https://chass.usu.edu/social-work/directory/cris-meier

Visit our website at farmstress.us

If you are experiencing stress, mental health concerns, or suicidal thoughts, or if you know someone who is, please contact these resources. As always, if it is an emergency, dial 911.

Crisis Lines

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Response Network 1-800-203-CARE (2273)

SafeUT 833-372-3388 or download their app to use the chat feature

If you need help finding a mental health provider, here are some ways to get started:

Contact the person’s health insurance provider and ask about mental health professionals that are within the network.

Psychology Today Service Finder: On this website, you can search for therapists, psychiatrists, treatment centers and support groups in your area. www.psychologytoday.com/us

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• Here, you can find general information about mental health services in your area.

• findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

• At this website, you can find health centers that offer more affordable options for people that do not have health insurance.

• https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• This website can help if you have questions about insurance coverage for mental health.

• https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/mental-health-parity/mental-health-and-addiction-insurance-help/index.html

Thanks for listening to the Ag Wellness podcast – be well!

In this episode, Jake and Josh interviewed Ashley Yaugher, a Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor of Health & Wellness at Utah State University Extension for Carbon & Emery Counties. Ashley was incredibly informative about the impact of substance use in our rural communities, particularly opioids. She also spoke to us about the overlap between substance use and mental health. Resources that Ashley mentions are linked below. A full transcript of this podcast is available here. 

Farm Town Strong, excellent information and resources for opioids and help for farmers: https://farmtownstrong.org/

American Psychological Association, Farmer Stress and resources: https://www.apa.org/events/farmer

Farm Crisis Center, information for stressful times and disaster related resources: https://farmcrisis.nfu.org/

Farm State of Mind, additional mental health resources, signs of stress/how to help someone, and information: https://www.fb.org/land/fsom

SAMHSA website, includes how to find resources/treatment and crisis lifeline information: https://www.samhsa.gov/

USU Extension HEART website: https://extension.usu.edu/heart

If you are experiencing stress, mental health concerns, or suicidal thoughts, or if you know someone who is, please contact these resources. As always, if it is an emergency, dial 911.

Crisis Lines

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Response Network 1-800-203-CARE (2273)

SafeUT 833-372-3388 or download their app to use the chat feature

If you need help finding a mental health provider, here are some ways to get started:

Contact the person’s health insurance provider and ask about mental health professionals that are within the network.

Psychology Today Service Finder: On this website, you can search for therapists, psychiatrists, treatment centers and support groups in your area. www.psychologytoday.com/us

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Here, you can find general information about mental health services in your area.

 findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

At this website, you can find health centers that offer more affordable options for people that do not have health insurance.

 https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This website can help if you have questions about insurance coverage for mental health.

 https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/mental-health-parity/mental-health-and-addiction-insurance-help/index.html

Thanks for listening to the Ag Wellness podcast – be well!

In this episode, Jake and Josh talk to Hailey Holden. She is the Livestock Program Coordinator for Juab County in Utah, has a long family history of ranching, and currently works with youth through the 4-H programs. They discuss how the ag industry has changed over time, attitudes towards mental health, and Hailey's work in the youth programs. Take a listen and don't forget to subscribe. Welcome back to our AgWellness podcast season two! Visit our website at farmstress.us

Full transcript of this podcast is available here.

If you are experiencing stress, mental health concerns, or suicidal thoughts, or if you know someone who is, please contact these resources. As always, if it is an emergency, dial 911.

Crisis Lines

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Response Network 1-800-203-CARE (2273)

SafeUT 833-372-3388 or download their app to use the chat feature

If you need help finding a mental health provider, here are some ways to get started:

Contact the person’s health insurance provider and ask about mental health professionals that are within the network.

Psychology Today Service Finder: On this website, you can search for therapists, psychiatrists, treatment centers and support groups in your area. www.psychologytoday.com/us

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• Here, you can find general information about mental health services in your area.

• findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

• At this website, you can find health centers that offer more affordable options for people that do not have health insurance.

• https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• This website can help if you have questions about insurance coverage for mental health.

• https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/mental-health-parity/mental-health-and-addiction-insurance-help/index.html

Thanks for listening to the Ag Wellness podcast – be well!

In this episode, Jake and Josh interviewed Brinley Rhodes, a student and member of the ag community who did an exciting research project about mental health. In her own words, here's a preview about her and her work, " Iam currently a junior at Bear River High School. I have grown up in the ag industry, farming and raising livestock alongside my family. It has shaped me, and continues to make me who I am today. My interest in the topic of depression and anxiety among the ag industry began a couple years ago when I witnessed this problem in my own family. Not only did this take a toll on my own life but it made me realize just how big this problem is. Beginning in my sophomore year of high school I began researching multiple articles for my own personal benefit to try and find the causes of these episodes in myself and my dad. I quickly realized that although progress in research had been done regarding this topic, there was no study that had been done to determine what is causing these farmers and ranchers to experience these feelings. This lit a fire under me and led me to conduct my own research for my FFA agriscience fair project. After many hours of research, I constructed a survey to determine the most likely triggers that cause depressive and anxious episodes in farmers and ranchers. Once the survey was finalized it was sent to a USU professor for review before it was sent out to the public. The survey was made active for one week, and recorded 416 total responses. These responses represented 46 U.S. states, 5 Canadian Provinces, and 3 countries in all.  After the original rankings of these triggers had been determined, an extension project was done to further evaluate numbers and ensure the validity and reliability of my data. I plan to continue this research project in future years to determine the most effective methods of help, and hopefully continue this same research into college, as it is my plan to receive a master's degree in Psychology, focusing mainly on the ag industry."

Full transcript is available here.

In this episode, Jake and Josh interview Tasha Howard. Tasha is an Assistant Professor for Utah State University Extension as well as the Juab County Extension Director. She has a three-part role assignment working in the areas of Health and Wellness, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H and Youth Development. Her main programs include farm and ranch mental health, family and technology use, and youth leadership. They talk with her about what the role of USU Home and Community extension agents, mental health programming, and her key role in the AgWellness and WRASAP project. WE are also pleased to introduce Tasha as a future cohost of this podcast. A full transcript of this episode is available here.

Links to the Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy courses discussed in this episode are available here. 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the Ag Wellness podcast. Please subscribe, wherever you get your podcasts, visit our website at farmtress.us, and connect with us on social media at Ag Wellness Utah.

If you are experiencing stress, mental health concerns, or suicidal thoughts, or if you know someone who is, please contact these resources. As always, if it is an emergency, dial 911.

Crisis Lines

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Response Network 1-800-203-CARE (2273)

SafeUT 833-372-3388 or download their app to use the chat feature

If you need help finding a mental health provider, here are some ways to get started:

Contact the person’s health insurance provider and ask about mental health professionals that are within the network.

Psychology Today Service Finder: On this website, you can search for therapists, psychiatrists, treatment centers and support groups in your area. www.psychologytoday.com/us

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Here, you can find general information about mental health services in your area. findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)  At this website, you can find health centers that offer more affordable options for people that do not have health insurance. https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesThis website can help if you have questions about insurance coverage for mental health. https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/mental-health-parity/mental-health-and-addiction-insurance-help/index.html

Thanks for listening to the Ag Wellness podcast – be well!