22/03/2025
📢 New research from the School of Public Health, University College Cork in Ireland titled 'Hidden Hardship: Understanding the Factors Affecting Women’s Mental Health in Agriculture in Ireland' 🇮🇪👩🌾
Despite growing global awareness of mental health in farming, the specific challenges faced by women in agriculture remain overlooked. This new study dives deep into their unique stressors and help-seeking behaviours through in-depth interviews with female farmers.
🔍 Key Findings:
👉 Gender-based discrimination & stigma
👉 Stereotypical roles & lack of recognition
👉 Gender-biased mental health services &
👉 Barriers to seeking help due to societal expectations
💡 The research calls for gender-specific mental health interventions, better service access, and stronger support networks to foster well-being and empowerment.
📈 A healthier, more inclusive farming future starts by listening to women’s voices.
You can view/download this paper, published in the Journal of Public Health, here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10389-025-02438-9
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