Poor mental health continues to be the biggest health topic in the UK - one in four people have been diagnosed with a mental illness and in farming, mental health issues continue to be of great concern.
81% of farmers under 40 believe that mental health is the biggest hidden problem facing farmers today.
HSE has identified stress, depression and anxiety as some the main causes of work-related ill health. The overall illness rate for agricultural workers is 46% higher than the industry average, and stress, depression and anxiety are significant causes of ill health alongside musculoskeletal disorders and lung disease.
The Farm Safety Foundation’s Mind Your Head campaign takes place from 11-15 February to raise awareness of the issue amongst the farming community.
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