A ‘Vocal Locals’ social network campaign is associated with increased frequency of conversations about mental health and improved engagement in wellbeing-promoting activities in an Australian farming community

A ‘Vocal Locals’ social network campaign is associated with increased frequency of conversations about mental health and improved engagement in wellbeing-promoting activities in an Australian farming community

Abstract Background Farmers face numerous barriers to accessing professional mental health services and instead report a preference for informal support systems, such as lay or peer networks. Farmers also experience barriers to investing time in maintaining or improving their wellbeing, stemming fro...

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Main Authors: Chloe M. E. Fletcher, Dale Woolford, John Gladigau, Kate M. Gunn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Community
Coping
Farming
Mental health
Mental health intervention
Rural
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18193-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18193-7

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