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The Farmer Angel Network Tackles Mental Health in Rural Areas
Farmers Randy Roecker and Brenda Statz drew on their own experiences with mental health crises to create a support network for farmers struggling with depression. The Farmer Angel Network breaks through the silence around mental health and shares resources for getting help.
If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
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