Online course launched to support mental health in farming community
A new scheme has been launched to support farmers’ mental health. The initiative helps spot the warning signs of deteriorating mental health and covers how to support neighbours and family who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Organised by ICOS Skillnet, the learning and development division of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS), the course also outlines the various mental health risks for farmers as lone workers. ICOS Skillnet has partnered up…