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National PolicyRural mental healthIf you or someone you know is experiencing depression, refer to the information below or visit www.depression.org.nz.
Federated Farmers is working alongside a number of other organisations such as the Dairy Women's Network, DairyNZ, Rural Women New Zealand, Ministry of Health, New Zealand Institute of Rural Health, AgResearch, Vodafone, Beef and Lamb, Farmsafe and AgITO to make rural mental health and wellbeing a priority. The Federation has produced a wallet sized card with a list of services farmers and their families can contact and look up when they are under mental pressure. To view the card click on 'When life's a bitch' below.
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If you are interested in sharing your story contact Federated Farmers Communication’s Advisor Penny Clark-Hall, pclark-hall@fedfarm.org.nz. What's onHawkes Bay Suicide prevention workshop - Gains Psychology is pleased to offer affordable one day training on ‘Suicide/Self-harm/Harm to Others’ - Risk Assessment. This is really ‘core training’ for all of those who find themselves trying to support cliental/colleagues, who present with these types of symptoms. Knowing what to look for, what questions to ask and then how to act on the information you collect could potentially save someone’s life. Register for Monday 12 August 2013. There is a way throughThere are a number of free confidential services to help people experiencing depression:
In an emergency do not hesitate to call 111 Alternately you can also talk to your local GP or nurse and they can advise you what to do. To find a medical centre near you visit the yellow pages and type in the area you live in and click find. The factsThe following suicide statistics from 2008-2010 have been provided to Federated Farmers by the Ministry of Health. 2008In 2008 there were 16.2 deaths per 100,000 people living in rural areas compared to 11.1 deaths per 100,000 people residing in urban areas. 2009In 2009 there were 12.8 deaths per 100,000 people living in rural areas compared to 11.2 deaths per 100,000 people residing in urban areas. 2010In 2010 there were 16.0 deaths per 100,000 people living in rural areas compared to 11.1 deaths per 100,000 people residing in urban areas. Please note the 2010 data has been updated so is no longer the same as the provisional information published in suicide facts. Am I experiencing depression?There is no simple answer to why people experience depression. However there are some risk factors that we know about: Family History, lifestyle and events. Most people feel down at some point in their life, however if you are feeling persistently and intensely unhappy for more than two weeks then it is possible you may be experiencing depression and you will need to seek help.
What can I do about it?There are plenty of resources available to help people experiencing depression and their families, to find a way through. John Kirwan's JournalDepression.org has created an online journal to help people experiencing depression find a way through. It is a six week program which talks you through several coping mechanisms, such as diet and exercise, to overcome depression. Self-help techniquesSelf-help techniques are great for looking after your mental health. The best thing is that you are in control and can try different strategies at your own pace. A good way to make self-help more effective is to get someone to do the activities with you. Talking therapiesThere are a number of psychological therapies, known as “talking therapies”, that are proven to be effective in treating depression. They focus on identifying and changing the way you respond to the events in your life. Each takes a slightly different angle, so if you need help to figure out which is the right approach for you, talk to your doctor or the Depression Helpline. Online resourcesLearning as much as you can about depression is a great way to find the way through that works for you. There is a lot of information available which can sometimes be overwhelming. Several organisations have created a selection of fact sheets, information and links that can help you learn more about depression. Rural Support TrustsThe fourteen Rural Support Trusts help people and families in the wider rural community who experience an adverse event - climatic, financial or personal - to more effectively meet and overcome these challenges. Services are free and confidential. To contact the trust in your area visit the trusts' website or call 0800 787 254. Dairy Farmer Wellness and Wellbeing ProgrammeThe Dairy Farmer Wellness and Wellbeing Programme, led by Dairy Women’s Network, is in its third year. It focuses on physical and emotional wellbeing, including reducing stress and fatigue, and building networks to support dairy farmers to improve their health. This programme of work is funded by the NZ dairy farmer levy through DairyNZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries through the Primary Growth Partnership. |
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