Description
This article helps rural congregational leaders explore the role congregations can have in supporting farmers’ mental health. Published by Associated Press, the article features a four-week suicide prevention plan that the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health offer to clergy. To help readers understand the need for this program in rural communities, the article includes details about why male agricultural workers have higher than average suicide rates, perspectives from farmers and clergy, and the special role congregations play in Midwestern farming communities.
Features
- Videos featuring farmers and clergy interviewed for the article
- Photo gallery
Practical Applications
- Share the article with leaders in your rural congregation to start a conversation about agricultural workers’ mental health in your community.
- Gain inspiration from the article to connect with congregations in your area and get training and support for starting a mental health ministry.
