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The past few years have been stressful. Especially for our Montana producers, depression, anxiety, and other trauma-related symptoms are common reactions during a disaster such as a global pandemic or a drought. You are not alone. Seeking support, resources, education, and simply reaching out are positive steps to take to deal with the overwhelming uncertainty that our producers are faced with every day. Frontier Psychiatry has partnered with the Montana Department of Agriculture to provide access to free counseling services for Montana farmers and ranchers. Appointments can occur either in-person or online through video meetings.

If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, depression or another mental health challenge, you are not alone. Check out the following resources provided by Farm Bureau and remember a healthy farm or ranch is nothing without a healthy you

Montana State University offers a number of helpful, downloadable guides on family stress and coping, understanding and finding mental health providers, addictions terminology, understanding grief and loss following death, and more

It’s something that matters to most folks, but most of us still don’t want to talk about: mental health. What are the physical and mental challenges for rural communities regarding mental health treatment? Click to hear from Department of Agriculture Director Christy Clark on why her department is getting behind this issue. Later, Psychiatrist Eric Arzubi with Frontier Psychiatry and Farmer Tryg Koch also join to explore the topic of rural mental health from the doctor and the patient’s perspectives and opportunities for free access to counseling

Montana Stock Growers Association offers a comprehensive library of resources on mental health resource guides, stress relief, and other helpful hotlines and services

Agricultural workers and farmers work on farms to produce crops, livestock, and dairy products. Farmers are at risk of exposure to asbestos through the soil, vermiculite, and products on farming equipment and machinery. Mesothelioma Center provides free informational books, packets, and a Patient Advocacy program that works 1-on-1 with individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers, and support groups