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Increase in farmers seeking mental health support prompts TIACS Don’t Keep it Under Your Hat campaign

The number of farmers seeking mental health help doubled last year, with nearly 70 per cent of those reaching out being men.

This concerning trend prompted the launch of a new farmer-focused mental health campaign, Don’t Keep it Under Your Hat, by specialist mental health support charity TIACS (This is a Conversation Starter).

Supported by the Macdoch Foundation, the campaign encourages farmers to prioritise their mental wellbeing while recognising the unique challenges faced by those in the agriculture industry.

TIACS, providing free phone and text counselling services for Australia’s…

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