Negative people. They exist everywhere. If you’re like me, you try to ignore them or at the best, tolerate the behaviour. But negative attitude can really wear thin during the Christmas season. Bah humbug – if it isn’t your style, it will really annoy the crap out of you. How do you deal with negative…

Holidays are a special time of year for many reasons. For some people however the Holiday season is a time when depression hits hardest. This may be the result of anxiety, stress or increased responsibility. For many the primary cause of depression is loneliness. Here are 6 tips to help you during the holiday season.…

I want to share with you a wonderful blog Farming, Stress, Starting The Conversation written by Kim Keller, co-founder of Farm At Hand and a third-generation farmer. Kim gave me permission to share her story with the world and though it’s been shortened, it speaks to everyone’s heart. “Today as I write this, I am…

When I started looking at depression in farmers, I was stunned by how high the numbers are for farmer suicides and depression. In the U.S., the rate of farmer suicides is just under two times that of the general population. Worldwide, farmer suicide rates are the highest for any occupation. In fact, farmer suicides are…

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