Even though consultants haven’t traditionally seen discussions with growers about stress management and mental health as part of their role it actually makes good business sense.

The ‘slow creep’ of drought-related stress is detrimental to growers if unaddressed, but supporting growers to understand and manage their stress helps to prevent developing mental health problems, while also supporting future relationships and business outcomes.

Consultants are skilled to support grower’s decision-making, and this becomes crucial in adverse times to assist them to understand the facts, their options and ways of making informed decisions.

Contact:

Letitia Cross, Rural Mental Health Coordinator

02 6757 0221

[email protected]

Resources:

https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/droughts-drain-driving-profit-through-supporting-good-mental-health

Rural Adversity Mental Health Program RAMHP coordinator

www.ramhp.com.au

Beyond Blue help line 1300 224 636

Lifeline 13 11 14

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