The study included a subset of 664 ARMHS participants (at baseline) who identified as living or working on a farm with the main outcome measures being personal drought-related stress (PDS), community drought-related stress (CDS), and general psychological distress. Farmers in NSW experience significant stress about the effects of drought on themselves, their families, and their communities. Farmers who are younger, live and work on a farm, experience financial hardship, or are isolated are at particular risk of drought-related stress. Medical practitioners who provide assistance to farmers and farming communities can contribute to initiatives that relieve stress about drought.
Read the complete article on The Medical Journal of Australia here.
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