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Wellness- Rural Communities & Farm Families- Mental Health First Aid as a Health Literacy Tool

Mary Greeley Medical Center via YouTube

Overview

Explore the critical issue of mental health in rural communities and farm families through this informative 43-minute grand rounds presentation. Gain insights into the unique stressors affecting agricultural communities, including financial uncertainty, disaster response, and limited access to mental health resources. Learn about the alarming rates of suicide among farmers and veterans, and discover practical strategies to support mental wellness in rural areas. Examine the potential of Mental Health First Aid as a health literacy tool and explore initiatives like Covered Recovery Iowa and Farm Rescue. Understand the importance of addressing postpartum depression and supporting Spanish-speaking communities. Engage with the historical context of rural mental health and participate in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of this crucial topic.

Syllabus

Introduction
Stress in Rural Communities
What is Stress
Agricultural Stress
Disaster Response
Physical Health
Mental Health
Pulse Survey
Farm Size
Family Farms
Financial Uncertainty
Farm Income
Return on Investment
Farmers Mental Health
Impact of Mental Health
Suicide
Veterans
Veterans Suicide
Reducing Access to Treatment
Traffic Fatalities
Opportunities
What can we do
Mental Health First Aid
Anchoring in Information
Supporting the Entire Population
Postpartum Depression
Spanish Speaking Communities
Mental Health in Healthcare
Covered Recovery Iowa
National Suicide Lifeline
Farm Rescue
Historical Context
Questions Comments
Thank You

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Mary Greeley Medical Center

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