Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course you will be able to:
· Recognize the unique stressors that threaten the mental health of farmers and ranchers
· Describe the differences in suicide rates among farmers and ranchers by age and gender
· Describe the mechanisms of suicide most frequently used by farmers and ranchers
Course Significance:
Suicide rates among elderly farmers and ranchers are shockingly high. Why is that? If you work with a rural population, you will want to explore that topic in this course.