NFU SCOTLAND and rural charity RSABI have joined forces to encourage farmers, crofters and those working in the agricultural industry to take part in a pilot study by Univer sity of Glasgow.
The study is aimed at those working within the agricultural industry in Scotland who suffer from low mood and/ or anxiety, and would involve taking part in a short online course. If the pilot study is successful it could be made readily available to assist those in need of support.
Previous research has indicated that farmers and crofters may be par ticularly vulnerable to these difficulties and that they may not want to, or be able to, access formal health care services for support. Once individuals agree to take part in the study, they will be asked to complete an initial questionnaire to assess their current wellbeing. Participation will be fully confidential.