AgWellness

In this episode, Jake and Josh interview Justen Smith, who is the Director of the USU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Department. They had a wide ranging conversation about the issues facing folks involved in Utah's agricultural community and how multiple factors affect mental health in our communities. A full transcript of this episode is available here.

To learn more about Justen Smith's work and USU Extension, please visit: https://extension.usu.edu/

To learn more about our work, please visit: farmstress.us or the Utah AgWellness team's mental health resources on this page.

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 that are available are:

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, we hear from Dr. Karl Hoopes with USU Extension. He is the Equine Extension Specialist and started an innovative program called Ride Utah! Jake and Josh talk to Karl about how he got started with this program and how it benefits the participants. We also have a mental health minute featuring Dr. Ty Aller, providing so more insight on this topic. To learn more about Ride Utah! visit their website here or send an email to Karl at [email protected].

A full transcript of this podcast is available here.

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

Crisis Lines and Resources

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, hosts Josh Dallin and Jake Hadfield talk to Jordan Dallin (who you heard about in episode 1). He talks about his mental health journey and how he struggled for years until he realized he could get help with depression and reach out to family. We also hear from Dr. Ty Aller, a member of our team and a licensed mental health professional about some ways we are working to address issues in our communities and what you can do to help yourself or someone you know who is struggling with mental health. 

A full transcript of this podcast is available here. 

To learn more about our work, go to farmstress.us and make sure to follow us on Facebook for updates.

Content warning: Jordan talks openly about suicide. 

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 our first episode, hosts Jake and Josh talk about the WRASAP project and the plans we have for the podcast. Josh shares his personal experience responding to a family member experiencing depression and why it is important to acknowledge and address mental health concerns in our communities.

Visit our websites farmstress.us and aware.usu.edu to learn more. Also be sure to like and share our podcast with your network and hit subscribe to keep up to date on new episodes. If you would like to keep up on social media, follow our Facebook Page: [link and title}

Full transcript available. 

Thanks for listening to this episode of the AgWellness podcast. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcast, visit our website at farmstress.us and connect with us on social media at AgWellness 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 that are available are:

FARMAID_ 1-800-FARMAID (1-800-327-6243)

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