Introduction
Farming can be a very stressful occupation. Weather conditions, machinery breakdowns and long hours make for stressful situations. Low milk prices often add financial strain to the business or farm family.
Helpful Resources for Stress Management
Unmanaged stress can lead to conditions such as heart and artery disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), ulcers and nervous disorders. You should be aware of when stress levels rise and take steps to manage that stress.
If you are having trouble managing stress, explore the links listed below:
Economic Stress in the Lives of Youth - This issue of The Ups and Downs of Adolescence is written by Dr. Stephen Russell and includes a series of links relating to rural families under economic stress.