Soy Insights Sponsored Content The mental health crisis happening in our fields Day-to-day stresses can often be nothing but little bumps in the road in the whole scheme of things, and then life is back to normal. But what |about ongoing negative stresses that threaten your livelihood? That is the type of stress many farmers in the region are experiencing right now, and it can have a huge impact on their mental health. "The farm becomes a member of the family.It's been in the family for generations and,in a sense, the farm is often the longest 'living member of the family as it goes back generations, says Sean Brotherson, North Dakota State University exten Sleep, if you're stomach is often upset, youre Brotherson says. "It's not a sign of weakness, sion family science specialist. "When that family aches, are highly irritable, or are withdraw member is perceived to be at risk, that's very inn from social interactions, Brotherson says. stressful Farmers have a sense of a generationalThese are all normal responses to stresS, but legacy that is very deep and meaningful and treyjust like any health concem you need to get Dakota has ranked at the top. are legitimately proud of that This year is the latest in a string of bad seasons. Farmers are facing low prices, high going to be helpful for you input costs, trade uncertainty and a wet har- vest. There's always help and hope, but it's depression and stress to that of a dashboard ghest of any other state in the nation, and a important to know the warning signs of more significant mental health challenges so you important to pay attention to its dashboard. If can get that help when you need it. you need to perform the maintenance or make the repairs so it will be in good working condi tion when you need it It's tempting to ignore the signals, but wisdom suggests that the wear and tear that's occurring needs to be checked and it's the same with your health. Farmers, too, must pay attention to their dashboards and ensure their health is in good working condition so they're poised to pursue the future of their operations. "Depression is like any other medical with a counselor and getting support from friends, neighbors and the faith community are all helpful in managing depression, anx- iety and stress and minimizing their effects. There are also many free and affordable, confidential and easy-to-access resources that provide help, often from people who have experienced farming If you're a farmer who is feeling hopeless, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed you are not alone. Please reach out for help today. ND Regional Human Service Centers counseling: https://www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/ regionalhsc/ Abound Counseling at LSSND in-person and telehealth counseling: 701-223-1510 or Issnd.org aboundcounseling "Be aware when youre not getting enough condition and it is a medical condition, experiencing frequent headaches or back it's a sign you're experiencing stress and it's very treatable Over the last 20 years, suicide rates have increased substantially in the US, and North MN Farm & Rural helpline: 833-600-2670 x 1 SD Farm & Rural helpline: 800-691-4336 it checked and get access to support that is "Suicide rates increased by 58 % in the last two decades, Brotherson says. "That's the Brotherson likens the signals of anxiety, on your equipment. You depend on your equinSubstantial portion of that is happening in our ment for your farm's most critical tasks, so it's North Dakota Soybean Council Our World is Growing rural communities Engaging in practices like exercising, eating waning signals alert you to potential trouble,healthy foods, geting enough sleep, talking Soy Insights Sponsored Content The mental health crisis happening in our fields Day-to-day stresses can often be nothing but little bumps in the road in the whole scheme of things, and then life is back to normal. But what |about ongoing negative stresses that threaten your livelihood? That is the type of stress many farmers in the region are experiencing right now, and it can have a huge impact on their mental health. "The farm becomes a member of the family.It's been in the family for generations and,in a sense, the farm is often the longest 'living member of the family as it goes back generations, says Sean Brotherson, North Dakota State University exten Sleep, if you're stomach is often upset, youre Brotherson says. "It's not a sign of weakness, sion family science specialist. "When that family aches, are highly irritable, or are withdraw member is perceived to be at risk, that's very inn from social interactions, Brotherson says. stressful Farmers have a sense of a generationalThese are all normal responses to stresS, but legacy that is very deep and meaningful and treyjust like any health concem you need to get Dakota has ranked at the top. are legitimately proud of that This year is the latest in a string of bad seasons. Farmers are facing low prices, high going to be helpful for you input costs, trade uncertainty and a wet har- vest. There's always help and hope, but it's depression and stress to that of a dashboard ghest of any other state in the nation, and a important to know the warning signs of more significant mental health challenges so you important to pay attention to its dashboard. If can get that help when you need it. you need to perform the maintenance or make the repairs so it will be in good working condi tion when you need it It's tempting to ignore the signals, but wisdom suggests that the wear and tear that's occurring needs to be checked and it's the same with your health. Farmers, too, must pay attention to their dashboards and ensure their health is in good working condition so they're poised to pursue the future of their operations. "Depression is like any other medical with a counselor and getting support from friends, neighbors and the faith community are all helpful in managing depression, anx- iety and stress and minimizing their effects. There are also many free and affordable, confidential and easy-to-access resources that provide help, often from people who have experienced farming If you're a farmer who is feeling hopeless, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed you are not alone. Please reach out for help today. ND Regional Human Service Centers counseling: https://www.nd.gov/dhs/locations/ regionalhsc/ Abound Counseling at LSSND in-person and telehealth counseling: 701-223-1510 or Issnd.org aboundcounseling "Be aware when youre not getting enough condition and it is a medical condition, experiencing frequent headaches or back it's a sign you're experiencing stress and it's very treatable Over the last 20 years, suicide rates have increased substantially in the US, and North MN Farm & Rural helpline: 833-600-2670 x 1 SD Farm & Rural helpline: 800-691-4336 it checked and get access to support that is "Suicide rates increased by 58 % in the last two decades, Brotherson says. "That's the Brotherson likens the signals of anxiety, on your equipment. You depend on your equinSubstantial portion of that is happening in our ment for your farm's most critical tasks, so it's North Dakota Soybean Council Our World is Growing rural communities Engaging in practices like exercising, eating waning signals alert you to potential trouble,healthy foods, geting enough sleep, talking