Description: Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers experience numerous stressors and mental health challenges that are specific to this community. While farm work is sometimes described as “low-skill” or “no skill,” the nature of this occupation requires dexterity, speed, skill, endurance, and mental acuity. Farm workers experience high rates of mental health and substance use problems due to numerous risk factors. Over the past few years, mental health has increased as a priority in farm worker communities. Barriers to mental health services prevent most farm workers from accessing mental health services. This session will explore farm stress and mental health challenges among migrant/seasonal farmworkers. This session will examine challenges for Extension Professionals and service providers in meeting the mental health needs of farm workers and their families. Participants will be engaged in critical conversations on meeting farm workers' mental health needs in their communities.
