Farming Advice Service podcast

6: Mental Health in Farming

Farming Advice Service podcast

Show Notes

Laura Harpham is joined by Mark Thomas from FCN and Caroline Harrison from RABI to talk about the particular challenges for mental health in those who working in the farming industry. They talk about how attitudes are changing, how people approach taking care of their own and others' wellbeing, and where they can get help if they need it.

rabi.org.uk/how-we-help Freephone Helpline: 0800 188 4444

fcn.org.uk / farmwell.org.uk FCN Helpline (7am - 11pm): 03000 111 999

Samaritans( 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) - 116 123

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK (6pm–3:30am every day) - 0800 689 5652

More from Farming Advice Service podcast

May 29, 2025

A list of links and resources mentioned in this podcast can be found below:

Apr 7, 2025

Taken from our Succession webinar, hear from Mark Thomas of the Farming Community Network on approaches to succession planning for farm businesses.

Apr 7, 2025

Taken from our Succession webinar, hear from Heather Wildman of Saviour Associates on approaches to succession planning for farm businesses.

Jan 30, 2025

Laura Harpham is joined by Mark Nowers, Turtle Dove Conservation Adviser with the RSPB, to talk about approaches to wildlife friendly farming in 2025 and the successes and challenges of Operation Turtle Dove.

See all episodes →