There is an increased risk of depression among farmers during harvest season, and one doctor who treats a lot of them says it's important for them to take breaks to reduce stress, Julie Harker of Brownfield Agriculture News reports. Weather and other harvest-time pressures can increase farmers' stress, which can lead to increased risk of accidents and more, Harker heard from Dr. David Schwarts of Waukon, Iowa.
Schwartz said there is an increased risk of depression during this time of year, but many farmers don't seek help because they tend to think they are "tougher than that," he told Harker. Schwartz said he's seen an increase in cases of depression at his clinic this year because of the drought. He said family physicians can treat depression, but often farmers can reduce stress by "taking time out for enjoyable activities," Harker reports. (Read more) To listen to Harker's interview with Schwartz, click here.
Schwartz said there is an increased risk of depression during this time of year, but many farmers don't seek help because they tend to think they are "tougher than that," he told Harker. Schwartz said he's seen an increase in cases of depression at his clinic this year because of the drought. He said family physicians can treat depression, but often farmers can reduce stress by "taking time out for enjoyable activities," Harker reports. (Read more) To listen to Harker's interview with Schwartz, click here.
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