Mayo farmers encouraged to 'Take Stock'
(L-R): Alan Nolan Teagasc, Michael Gill ATU, Michael Lynskey Mayo Chairperson IFA, Aoife Gibbons Mayo MACRA Chairperson, Niall Dunne Mayo MHA, Conor O’Rourke Mayo MACRA PRO, Laurence Gaughan HSE, Robert Lally Farm4Safety Alan Bracken HSE, Oliver Dixon Farmer & Psychotherapist, Michael Nolan (Aurivo) Front (L-R): Lianne McManamon Mayo MHA & Anna Cunningham Mayo MHA
Mayo Mental Health Association (MMHA) are delighted to announce their involvement in the second phase of the Taking Stock Campaign for farmers. The campaign will commence the week of the 22nd September and will run for 6 consecutive weeks through to the end of October.
The purpose of this campaign is to provide an opportunity for all farmers and their families to focus on their own health and wellbeing, with a focus on work-life balance. Over the 6 weeks there will be a series of information events, practical support, and options available on issues such as work-life balance, stress, and mental health and wellbeing. The campaign will include in-person events at Balla, Ballina and Ballinrobe marts, as well as weekly podcasts and interviews on Midwest Radio’s Tommy Marren show and Farming Matters programme.
Laurence Gaughan HSE Health and Wellbeing Project Manager said, “Farmers are currently facing many challenges, which impacts on both their physical and emotional wellbeing. This multi-agency campaign aims to provide a range of practical supports to farmers and men of all ages.” Lianne McManamon, Mental Health Promotion Lead with MMHA, commented “This specific campaign is a first for MMHA and we are delighted to have been given the opportunity to highlight the importance of looking after your mental health and wellbeing within the farming community.” The key partners for this campaign, which is been led out by Mayo Mental Health Association, include the HSE, Teagasc, Mental Health Ireland, Irish Farmers’ Association, Macra na Feirma, Agricultural Consultants Association, Aurivo, Mid-West Radio and Mayo County Council.
Mayo Mental Health Association would like to thank the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for funding and supporting the Taking Stock Campaign.
For more information on the Taking Stock campaign tune into Midwest Radio’s Tommy Marren Show (10am-12) and Farming Matters Show (10-11pm) every Wednesday starting on the 24th September or pick up the Western People and keep an eye on social media for lots more about the initiative.
Please visit Mayo Mental Health Association, www.mayomha.ie Or Phone 094 9038148
