b'coming up to him after his firstDeSutter says. But we have public talk on mental health. to remember that we are the RESOURCES LIST FOR MENTAL HEALTH CRISISI was thinking, Oh, boy,biggest resource for each here we go. He is going to giveother, were the frontline. AndDo you know someone going through a mental health crisis? Even if you dont, its it to me something fierce,were the ones who are goingbetter to be prepared in case the moment ever comes. Heres a list of organizations that Brook says. But, he told meto see when something is acould help during a crisis.that we saved his life, becauselittle off.he was he was going to harmRecognizing risk factorsMental Health First Aidhimself, and now had changedand learning to spot signs ofMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about his perspective knowing sodistress is important, but notmental health and substance-use issues. many other people felt thealways easy in a high-stress same way and understoodindustry. www.mentalhealthfirstaid.orgwhat he was going through. There are a billion signs.Do More Agriculture FoundationStories like that one are aAnd thats whats kind of tricky.AgCulture is a Canadian-based mental health in agriculture literacy program developed powerful reminder that no oneBecause theres a long, long list,to build awareness, further educate mental health professionals, and improve is too tough to talk about theirand we are all very different, werelatability between a farmer and mental health professional so that an effective feelings, but on the flip side,cant think of it like a checklist.therapeutic relationship can be built and maintained. Talk. Ask. Listen is a half day its also tempting to think I think its more important thatinteractive workshop/webinar solely dedicated to those who are involved in agriculture stories arent importantwe know each other, and that enough to share.we take time to know ourselves.to provide easily accessible mental health understanding, and help break down barriers Humbleness, which ofThen, were looking for changesand dispel the stigma through three actions - talking, asking and listening. course can be very good, alsoin people, and were payingwww.domore.ag/programs-1 gets in our way. But telling ourattention to ourselves as well,Farm Creditstory is the way that peopleDeSutter says. Farm Credit, the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have can then make a connection,joined together with Michigan State University Extension and University of Illinois he says. Its a lot easier to fallBe Brave Extension to create Rural Resilience, a free, private, online training course to help in behind someone whos Even if signs of stress orfarmers, as well as their families and neighbors, cope with this mounting stress.telling their story, than to bedepression are noticeable, that first person to stand up. farmers, especially, have thefarmcredit.com/rural-resilience Thankfully, mental healthreputation of being stoic, andFarm Aid Hotlinediscussions are becomingstrong. While those tenden- You can call our farmer hotline at 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243). Madelinemore acceptable in agricul- cies help them with resilienceand other Farm Aid staff answer the hotline Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm tural circles.in an unpredictable industry, iteastern time.DeSutter recounts seeing acan also lead to friends, familywww.farmaid.org/our-work/resources-for-farmers/online-request-for-assistance-formtweet from a farmer recentlyand colleagues being more who shared he went to ahesitant to reach out.National Suicide Hotlinetherapist for the first time. Brook says the way toThe Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, He had dozens, prob- combat this is to just be brave,prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practicesably 100 responses of more,for a few seconds. for professionals. 1-800-273-8255that were that were saying, IWe just need to be bravesuicidepreventionlifeline.org support you, or Me too, orin that first moment when Maybe Im going to do thatour brain says, I cant askCanada Suicide Prevention Servicetoo, she says. them this, or I cant have thisSimilar to the National Suicide Hotline, Crisis Services Canada provides a 24/7 free and conversation because I dontconfidential support for people in distress or crisis.See the Signs know enough, he says.www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/Small check-ins can make aIts also important to big difference. remember that taking this Professional help is initial step doesnt mean you absolutely necessary,have to have all the answers DECEMBER 2021SEEDWORLD.COM /131'