#84 Farmer Wellbeing

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we discuss Farmer Wellbeing with Dr. John McNamara from Teagasc, and Finola Colgan from Mental Health Ireland. They explore the unique mental health challenges farmers face, the importance of health and safety, and initiatives to support their wellbeing. Key topics include the difficulty of accessing mental health services in rural areas, the significance of community engagement, and programmes like Farm Connect and On Feirm Ground, that provide resources and training to improve farmers' mental health and overall wellbeing.   For further information go to the link from Teagasc: https://www.teagasc.ie/rural-economy/farm-management/farm-health--safety/farmer-health/ The Mental Health Ireland website also has useful information and resources: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/resources/ To access the On Feirm Ground Training Programme connect with the Men’s Development Network: https://engagetraining.ie/programmes/on-feirm-ground-2/     Produced by gkmedia.ie