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AgriSafe in Action:
December 2020
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Providing Support During the Holidays |
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Responding to the holiday strain on agricultural communities, the Southern Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network partners AgriSafe and Southeast Center for Agricultural Health and Injury Prevention in Kentucky have teamed up to virtually offer QPR for Farm and Farm Families during December and January. Provided at no cost, this QPR is an evidence-based suicide crisis prevention program specifically for agricultural communities. While our December dates are at capacity, we still have space for you in January- but be sure to register now as spots will fill up quickly! If you live or work in agricultural communities in any capacity, this course will help you navigate hard conversations with someone in crisis and provide direction for next steps.
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Opioid Misuse Prevention Continuing Education Available! |
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If you are a healthcare provider, be sure to check out these Opioid Misuse Prevention trainings, applicable as pharmacology and controlled substance CEU's for prescribing providers- just in time for licensure requirements! Opioid misuse has been identified as a national public health crisis. AgriSafe has developed a series of trainings for health care professionals to help them better respond to the unique and often over-looked needs of people working in agriculture. Continuing Health Professional Education is available through a partnership with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. One hour of continuing education is available for each webinar. This continuing education opportunity is available for free to licensed health care providers in the state of Mississippi. For health care providers outside of Mississippi, the continuing education cost is $40 per CE hour. |
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Making the Most of the Holidays |
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Holidays are traditionally about being together, laughing together, reacquainting with family members, cementing former and new family roles as time moves forward. The winter holiday season for 2020 will be like no other. COVID 19 concerns regarding social distancing, travel, and safety of our dearest family members are sure to be high on everyone's radar. Those decisions to gather together will be made based on many factors and come with new stressors. Even before the pandemic, our loved ones that experience mental health challenges experienced a more significant burden during the season. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of people that struggle with mental illness report that the holidays make it worse. Holidays can trigger a mental health crisis, increase alcohol use in the name of celebration or coping, or precipitate loss of a treasured recovery. We should remember there could be someone around us that is hiding their despair and sadness among the holiday laughter. This is not the time to skip or postpone scheduled counseling. Mental health professionals may offer creative strategies to stay on track during the season, such as a mini session or virtual session if scheduling is challenging. For more tips click here.
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Resources for Farmers Dealing with Stress |
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Before COVID- 19, farmers were already facing crisis with uncertainty over trade and tariff policies, fluctuating market prices, loan rates, flood, and other weather events. Now with the addition of COVID-19 related stressors, farmers are left with even more challenges to overcome. The American Psychological Association has teamed up with Farm Aid to address farmer stress. For a list of resources for managing stress and where to seek help, click here!
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Christmas Gift Ideas for the Female Farmer |
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Females working in agriculture often assume the role of the "unofficial safety officer" on their farm operation. Intrinsically motivated to protect family members and hired workers, female Ag operators view farm/ranch hazards through a unique lens. Give the special lady on your farm Christmas gifts that she is sure to love- safety and comfort! Linda Emanuel (AgriSafe staff member and Ag producer) has found the below items particularly useful in her day to day farm operations!
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Did You Know? Resource Available- Talking to Farmers About Pain Management and Opioids |
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Talking to Farmers About Pain Management and Opioid Use – A Guide For Rural Health and Safety Professionals offers quick information for health care providers on the safety sensitivity issues related to opioid use and agricultural occupational risks. Key areas of focus include Talking to Farmers About Their Pain; Questions to Ask your Farmers (and Ranchers); Acute and Chronic Pain Treatment Options for Agricultural Workers; Non- Pharmacotherapies; and additional resources from ACOEM and National Safety Council. |
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Discovering the Root of Your Back Story: Prevention and Understanding of Back Injuries
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
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Train the Trainer: Cover Up! Head to Toe Personal Protective Equipment
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
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Reducing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Perinatal Illness for Female Agricultural Producers
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
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