Minding Your Head

This course is delivered in partnership with the Farm Safety Foundation. The aim is to raise awareness of mental health issues in farming and the wider community and learners feel prepared to ask others if they are ok. This module is designed to compliment Rural+ giving you the skills to have conversations. Suitable for ages 12 to 28.

What the workshop focuses on

• Appreciate the importance of looking after your mental health and how it can affect your ability to farm safely
• Know more about the signs and symptoms of someone struggling with their mental health
• Know some ways to start a conversation about mental health and how to refer someone for help
• See how educating yourself about mental health can offer support to you and those you come into contact with at work or at home