Keep mental health in mind on National Rural Health Day

Today is National Rural Health Day, and while it may be neglected or even forgotten at times, mental health is a huge component of overall health.

The University of Georgia recently studied the unique roles rural women often fill. They found that women with important roles on the farm often take care of everything off the farm as well. From childcare to housework, sometimes even full-time jobs.

Researchers found rural women often report leading isolated and lonely lives.

However, they often minimize their difficulties saying that while their unique lifestyle is challenging it is also rewarding, with one woman calling it a “great life, if you can stand it.”

A five-year-old program is looking to help female ranchers combat those feelings.

Women in Ranching is looking to help women combat those feelings. Women in Ranching was designed to serve as a place for women to share their dreams in a like-minded community.
Since its creation, the organization has hosted meetings called “circles” that offer community-building and educational programming for female ranchers.

Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
The affable and unassuming international singing star Daniel O’Donnell is one of Ireland’s best known performers – from Australia to Alaska.
Dailey & Vincent are BACK ON RFD-TV for another great season, brought to you by Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms. Join them as they welcome scores of fabulous bluegrass, country, and gospel music acts as special guests!
Join popular polka performer Mollie Busta as she hosts the weekly “Mollie B Polka Party” on RFD-TV! The one-hour program features the nation’s top polka bands and a wide variety of ethnic styles produced on location at music festivals from around the country.
For more than 20 years on the air during its original run, HEE HAW did more than simply make people laugh; it made an unforgettable mark on country music and became an American Institution.
First introduced to RFD-TV on Larry’s Country Diner, The Malpass Brothers, modern day troubadours, bring you their very own, brand-new show to RFD-TV. Viewers can enjoy traditional country music from the brother duo of Chris & Taylor Malpass, a featured celebrity guest on each episode, and loads of clever humor.