National Farmers' Federation

Mental Health & Wellbeing

As farmers face the pressures of running a business, and withstand challenges like droughts, floods and bushfires, it is common to experience distress, including anxiety and depression. With a little help, you can employ tools and strategies that support stronger mental health and wellbeing – making you, your family and your business more resilient.

Further down the page is a list of services available to help strengthen mental wellbeing. Click any of the links for more information.

Coalition for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Agriculture

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has brought together industry organisations, mental health experts and community leaders through the Coalition for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Agriculture to advocate for better mental health outcomes across the agricultural sector. You can learn more about this key issue and the NFF’s policy priorities on the Mental Health & Wellbeing page.

Mental Health Resources

Select any of the links below for more information, or discover a comprehensive list of resources in your location

If you are thinking about suicide, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If your life is in immediate danger, call 000. 

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