Continuing our conversation around mental health awareness, episode two of this month’s podcast series will discuss the impact of natural disasters on mental health in agricultural and general populations. We will speak with University of Florida assistant professor Dr. Angie Lindsey as she shares stories of her work with the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) during natural disasters such as hurricanes. Dr. Lindsey’s background in crisis communication and work with Extension brings a unique perspective to the importance of mental health during times of crisis. Tune in as Dr. Lindsey shares her experiences and resources for mental health awareness in this episode of Science by the Slice.
If you or someone you know has immediate mental health needs visit: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/farmer-mental-health
Are you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/
Music: Impulse by Ketsa from Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/genre/Ambient?sort=date&d=0&pageSize=20&page=2