Mental health in agriculture

Agriculture is a demanding career, with its own set of unique stressors that can take their toll on mental health. Together with our provincial, territorial and industry partners, the Government of Canada is continuing to explore ways that our policies, programs and services can further support initiatives to address the unique mental health challenges faced by all producers and their families.

Information and resources

Farm-focused mental health

• Farm Credit Canada — Rooted in Resilience
  • Mental Wellness Self Assessment Tool (PDF)
• Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing
  • National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line
  • Canadian Agricultural Literacy Program (training for healthcare providers)
• The Do More Agriculture Foundation
  • List of Mental Health Resources
  • AgTalk
• Farm Management Canada — Mental Health and Farm Business Management
• The First Sixteen — Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's podcast
  • Episode 10 — Mental health on the farm
  • Episode 13 — Mental health: from the farmer's perspective
  • Episode 14 — Mental health: UPAs work to break the stigma

Helping farmers manage financial stress

• Farm Debt Mediation Service

Catastrophic events toolkits

• Catastrophic events toolkits:
  • Medical and mental health care professionals toolkit
  • Crisis liaison toolkit
  • Fact sheets: Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea

Other mental health resources

• Mental health and wellness — Government of Canada
• Preventing suicide: When and how to get help – Government of Canada
• 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline - nationwide