POCATELLO, Idaho (RFD News) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and advocates say it is important to remember the unique pressures many farm families continue facing.
Kathleen Jemmett, a mental health nurse who works with both adults and adolescents, says people should not be afraid to reach out for help when they need it.
Jemmett also shared her perspective as a mother who has dealt with mental health struggles within her own family, encouraging others to continue having open conversations.
While May brings additional attention to mental health awareness, advocates say these are conversations that matter year-round.
RFD-TV will air a special next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern titled ProtectHER: The Weight We Carry, hosted by Kirbe Schnoor.
The program will feature conversations with industry leaders working to improve and protect mental health in farming communities.
