It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of someone going through a hard time, reach out to them, and truly listen to what’s going on. This advice comes from Lesley Kelly, co-founder of the Do More Agriculture Foundation.
“Listening can really help someone get the weight of the world off their shoulders, and you don’t have to be a mental health expert,” Kelly said, speaking at the West Central Ag Outlook in Kindersley Tuesday.
Kelly pointed out mental health is something that needs to be talked about, as there are so many things outside of the control of producers.
“Whether it’s trade, markets, weather, succession planning, the pressures of farming, negative public perception, animal care, so many things go into producers feeling they can’t seek the help, or they are going through a hard time,” Kelly added.
When it comes to self-care, Kelly encouraged people to take some time for themselves. She stressed self-care can be different for everyone, whether it is two minutes or two hours.
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