Farmer and Rural Perceptions of Mental Health

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Presents findings of a poll of 2,004 rural adults, addressing impressions of mental health stigma in rural and agricultural communities. Describes barriers to seeking mental health assistance, who rural adults feel comfortable talking to about stress or mental health issues, and the perceived mental health impacts of farm stress on farmers and farm workers. Compares results to polls conducted in 2019 and 2020.

12/2021

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American Farm Bureau Federation

Farmers and farmworkers · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Statistics and data · Stigma