Managing Stress
Farming and ranching are stressful - adverse weather, disease, regulations, volatile commodity prices, family dynamics, and financial worries are constant. These resources can help you manage that stress.
Do You Need Immediate Help?
Constant stress can build and eventually take a heavy toll on your outlook.
Farmers and ranchers are unique business owners. Not only are they self-employed, there is often no separation between home and work. Failure affects not only your business but your whole lifestyle.
If you find yourself or someone you know beginning to exhibit unusual behavior such as lack of focus/motivation, uncharacteristic anger, or alcohol abuse, it may be time to evaluate stress levels and the overall farm/ranch situation. If you feel or see a problem please do not ignore it. 线上赌博app Extension has resources that address the many areas of stress.
People often don’t get the help they need simply because they don’t know where to begin. If you are dealing with thoughts of depression or anxiety talk to your primary care physician and ask about available mental health services. If you don’t have a doctor, here are some resources you can use and services you can reach out to.
If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by dialing 9-1-1.
- North Dakota 211
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Health and Human Services North Dakota
- Reach out to a loved one – talk about how you are feeling
- Talk to your friends, clergy, or medical provider
- Reach out to a mental health provider
- www.nd.gov/dhs (See content at the top of the page)
- Find Services | Health and Human Services North Dakota
- Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator - A Federal Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) resource
- Licensed Addiction Treatment Programs in North Dakota
- Together Counseling offers counseling-therapy services throughout ND. Multiple Together Counseling therapists have personal backgrounds in agriculture and actively serve families involved in agriculture with counseling support. Counseling services can be provided in-person or also through telehealth counseling which can reach most areas of the state. Counseling services are paid for through health insurance as well as via farm stress grants from USDA offered through partnership with 线上赌博app Extension, which can assist to cover expenses if you do not have health insurance or have limited funds. Call (701) 404-0997 or connect with us online.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Chat
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Risk Factors and Warning Signs
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – About Suicide
- Crisis Text Line: Text “GO” to 741741
- Veterans Crisis Line or Dial 988 and then press 1
CONTACT US
Sean Brotherson, Professor/Family Science Specialist
Adriana Drusini, Extension Program Coordinator – Farm and Ranch Stress
