Looking at ag mental health
Looking for ways to help alleviate stress and mental health challenges in the ag sector was the focus of a report issued by a task force appointed by the Washington Legislature.
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Rep. Tom Dent said he believes addressing suicide rates and mental health in the agriculture sector will require a multifaceted approach.
Sen. Judy Warnick said there are some promising initiatives to address mental health issues in the state’s agriculture sector.
OLYMPIA — Improving mental health services for farmers and agricultural workers – and working to reduce the factors that lead to mental health challenges for them – are among the recommendations of a report issued by a Washington legislative task force working on the issue.
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