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Collaborative Efforts to Address Rural Mental Health Issues


Date:
Tue, 01/18/2022 - 12:00

Radio Broadcast Num: 01

Radio Remark: Rural America’s susceptibilities to stresses and mental health issues, in some cases in extremes, has prompted various efforts address this concern – such as increased and greater awareness of resources, and removing stigmas associated with mental illness. Rod Bain looks at some of the many efforts to combat rural mental health stresses and concerns in this edition of “Agriculture USA”.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Brent Elrod of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Farm Broadcaster Brian Winnekins. Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Kentucky State Governor Andy Beshear. Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew.

Radio Length: 00:04:59.546

Radio Author: RBAIN

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