depression

With fewer daylight hours affecting our spirits, it's vital to recognize the signs of the Winter Blues. Here’s what families need to keep in mind this season.

December is typically the time of year of celebration and good cheer.  However, for many in rural communities, the absence of a loved one, regardless of the reason (death, divorce or another painful separation) can make this time of year very challenging.  Accordi...

Statistics show more and more farmers, young, old, male, female, struggle with mental health. In an effort to help the agriculture community, Oregon State University has launched a new on-line resource, the “Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network”, better known as Farm-SAN. OSU’s Cas ...

For many in the Ag industry it’s the elephant in the room: Mental Health. According to several studies, more and more farmers are struggling with some form of mental health issues, whether that’s depression, suicidal thoughts or something else. Lacy Sing ...

For many producers, fiscal, financial, and emotional stress tends to boiled down to a constantly repeating question: "How am I overall going to care for my family and all of the financial obligations that go with that?" said Charlotte Halverson an occupational health nurse with AgriSafe ...

Following a recent confirmed depredation, lethal action has been authorized against a southeast Washington wolf pack.  On Tuesday, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind approved the incremental removal of wolves from the Grouse Flats pack.  Th...

Low commodity prices, trade war with China, uncertainty internationally and the weather.  There’s a host of challenges weighing heavily on the farm economy, and in turn, farmers.  Because of that, the American Farm Bureau Federation recently commission a national poll looking at the state of mental health and wellness in rural America.   “Four ...