Council of the Federation
Council of the Federation
FarmersTalk.ca (PEI)
FarmersTalk.ca (PEI)
FarmersTalk.ca (PEI)
Wednesday 5th May 2021
Discover how FarmersTalk.ca is breaking mental health stigma in PEI's farming community with support from industry and government.
37 minutes
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!FarmersTalk.ca: Shattering Mental Health Stigma in PEI's Farming Community
As long as I am minister, I will do what I can to encourage farmers to open up about mental health, and I want to ask you to do the same.
Imagine the life of a farmer on Prince Edward Island, where the pressures of providing food for the community can weigh heavily on mental well-being. In this episode of 'Promising Practices', host Loretta O'Connor dives into the unique challenges faced by farmers and how the FarmersTalk.ca initiative is making a difference. This initiative is a call to action, encouraging those in the farming community to open up about their struggles and seek help to break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Loretta chats with The Honourable Blythe Thompson, Minister of Agriculture and Land, who shares his firsthand experience as a farmer. He discusses the daily stresses that come with the job and how these can impact mental health. Thompson emphasizes the importance of financial backstops and business risk management programs in reducing stress for farmers. He also highlights the benefits of programs like the Farmer Assist Program, which offers much-needed support to farmers and their families.
You'll hear heartfelt stories from the men and women who work tirelessly to put food on our tables, and you'll gain insight into the collaborative efforts between industry and government to support their mental well-being. From financial pressures to the isolation that often comes with farming, this episode sheds light on why it's crucial for farmers to talk about their mental health.
Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of the issues facing PEI's farming community and the importance of supporting mental health initiatives. Tune in to hear how open conversations and targeted programs are fostering resilience and breaking down barriers.