PHOTO: Time to take care of yourself.
Close to a third of Australian Farmers have reported a decline in their mental health over the past few years new research released this week has found.
The National Farmer Wellbeing Report 1 commissioned by Norco – in partnership with the National Farmers’ Federation, close to half of Australian farmers (45%) have had thoughts of self-harm or suicide, while close to a third (30%) have attempted self-harm or suicide.
The report found nearly half of Australian farmers (45%) have felt depressed, with almost two thirds (64%) experiencing anxiety. For one in seven (14%), it’s a frequent experience…