Free Online Course Helps Veterinarians, Ag Workers Look for Signs of Mental Health Issues
Veterinarians and farm workers can learn about practical support strategies and resources to navigate mental health challenges in rural areas through a new, free online course.
The course, titled “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America,” is offered through Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in partnership with NY FarmNet and Rural Minds, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting mental health in rural America.
The course reviews specific mental health issues, including suicide, in rural America and provides information to mitigate these situations, according to a news release from Rural Minds. Anyone interested in those topics is welcome to access the course, according to the release.
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[Source: Progressive Farmer 29 September 2024]