OKFB kicked off its first Cultivating Healthy Minds session of 2024 with American Farm Bureau’s Jessica Cabrera on Friday, Aug. 2.
The first session centered on promoting farmer wellness. During the session, Cabrera shared with Farm Bureau members several resources from AFBF’s Farm State of Mind campaign.
The American Farm Bureau Farm State of Mind campaign breaks the stigma about mental health and mental wellbeing making it a topic of importance in the agricultural community.
Cabrera also mentioned Togetherall, which is free platform where mental health is the topic of discussion accessible 24/7 and moderated by licensed mental health professionals. It is available to farmers, ranchers and members of farm families ages 16 and older. Within Togetherall, there is a specific agriculture industry subgroup where you can express your own feelings or read if others are having the same experiences.
Cabrera shared resources that can be found through the Farm State of Mind webpage. Resources range from the Farm Family Wellness Alliance to the AgriStress Helpline. Along with the resources she provided, Cabrera mentioned warning signs to look for if you notice someone struggling.
The session also featured a testimonial from Whitney Lawson, a Farm Bureau member from Canadian County.
Lawson shared about her father’s passing when she was a young girl and how that affected her whole livelihood. She continues to be an advocate for mental health by having those hard conversations that can help others.
The recorded webinar is available to watch at okfb.news/chm24.
Be sure to tune in to the second Cultivating Healthy Minds webinar on Friday, Sept. 6, featuring Monica McConkey. Visit okfb.news/chm24 for more information.
