Farmers, have you been taking care of yourselves during the recent floods? Services are available to help you with any mental health struggles.<\/p>\n
People tend to exist in a survival state during emergencies, worrying only about getting through the incident \u2013 but this uses up considerable emotional reserves.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to take some time to take care of yourself, especially if you\u2019ve been working hard for long periods, and\/or missing meals and sleep.<\/p>\n
Agriculture Victoria encourages farmers to learn how to recognise the signs of stress, and reach out for support if you need it.<\/p>\n
There are a range of health support agencies and professionals waiting to help if you need it, including Parentline (13 22 89), the Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800), Nurse-On-Call (1300 60 60 24), and the Australian Psychological Society Referral Service (1800 333 497).<\/p>\n
For information about symptoms associated with stress following an emergency, visit VicEmergency Personal Wellbeing at emergency.vic.gov.au\/relief.<\/p>\n
More information on available services can be found by going to agriculture.vic.gov.au and searching \u2018Check your health and wellbeing\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Farmers, have you been taking care of yourselves during the recent floods? Services are available to help you with any mental health struggles. People tend to exist in a survival state during emergencies, worrying only about getting through the incident \u2013 but this uses up considerable emotional reserves. It\u2019s important to take some time to […]<\/p>\n