Content by Andrea Bjornestad
SDSU Extension Seeks Participants for Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Focus Groups
January 27, 2022
SDSU Extension invites individuals involved in farming, ranching and agriculture to participate in a statewide comprehensive needs assessment on farm/ranch stress and mental health.
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Farm Stress Assistance in South Dakota
If you are experiencing farm stress or want to help others who are experiencing farm stress, organizations have expanded efforts across South Dakota. Learn about some available resources for seeking assistance.
Stress and Mental Health Resources Available to South Dakota Producers, Family Members and Friends
August 14, 2020
April blizzards, wet planting and harvest conditions, low commodity prices, and trade concerns made 2019 a stressful year for many South Dakotans.
Talking With Teens and Youth During Challenging Times
Youth are regularly faced with uncertain situations, disappointments and potential mental health challenges. It is important for caring adults in their life to be able to know how to talk to them during these times.
Recognizing Symptoms of Stress During Farming Challenges
Fact sheet to help recognize symptoms of stress during a farming challenge.
Brain Health: The Impact of Chronic Stress
Stress affects everyone. Stress is your body’s response to a real or perceived harmful situation.
A Five-Step Approach to Alleviating Farm Stress
Farm stressors can come from many directions including the agricultural system, farm and family finances, mental and physical health challenges, and relationship difficulties. A healthy response to these challenges involves paying attention to the stressors within all of these areas and determining coping strategies that are useful in each area.
Communication: Importance of Social Support in Agriculture
Maintaining open communication and seeking social support can help producers get through difficult times.
The Challenges of Farming and Ranching: Identifying the signs of depression
When weather conditions impact farming and ranching, producers can experience large amounts of stress. A normal amount of stress can be productive; however, abnormal amounts of stress can be harmful both physically and emotionally. With the drought that is currently impacting producers, it is important to understand the signs and symptoms of depression.
The Multiple Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness is a term encompassing many different dimensions and living a healthy life involves an active process of adopting behaviors in many different interacting areas.