12. Managing and Breaking the Chronic Cycle of Stress
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension produced multiple videos to help the farming population manage stressors. Two are featured here.
a. Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Farm Stress II
Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Farm Stress II is a 6- minute video intended for the farming population. The video illustrates how stressors impact the brain, can lead to bad decisions with negative consequences and produce even more stress. Viewers are given ideas for actions and practices to break what can be a toxic cycle. The video was released in July 2020.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVufyDsovEc
b. COVID-19: Fighting Through the Fog of Stress was produced to help agricultural producers overcome the brain fog of stress so they can make clear-headed decisions during times of ordinary stressors and extraordinary stressors.
The video reinforces the importance of planning and goal setting as processes that engender a sense of control during stress overload.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iETVgSrRVws
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13. Farm State of Mind Resource Directory
The American Farm Bureau released the Farm State of Mind Resource Directory in May, 2021 during Mental Health Month. The directory lists resources for farmers and ranchers and their families dealing with stressors and mental health challenges. The directory is available at: https://www.fb.org/land/fsom.
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