The four-hour workshop is scheduled for Sept. 18
By Diego Flammini
Staff Writer
Farms.com
Agriculture Wellness Ontario is hosting a free webinar next month for members of the province’s ag community.
On Sept. 18, farmers and others involved in Ontario agriculture can participate in a free four-hour In the Know mental health literacy workshop.
In the Know is designed specifically for farmers, their families and others in ag.
“Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and how to start a conversation around mental well-being. The workshops are facilitated by one of (the Canadian Mental Health Association’s) mental health professionals using ‘real-life’ examples from agriculture,” an event page says.
During the workshop attendees will also learn about awareness of mental health misconceptions within the ag community, common stressors, how to identify warning signs of stress and the importance of self-care.
Anyone interested in participating in the workshop must register online.
Individuals will be asked to give their names and email addresses.
Farms.com has contacted the Canadian Mental Health Association for more details on the upcoming webinar.
If you or someone you know requires mental health support, you can dial 9-8-8 to reach the national mental health hotline.
Farms.com has also compiled a list of available mental health and suicide prevention resources.