GRAPHIC CONTENTYoung farmworkers continue to be disproportionately represented in farm suicide figures despite higher awareness of mental health issues. A Stuff investigation by NADINE PORTER considers whether the isolation of farm life can exacerbate problems in vulnerable young men. Chris Skelton/Stuff Mental Health Foundation CEO Shaun Robinson says New Zealand is not good at teaching youth how to deal with thoughts and emotions. Muir wants employers to encourage young staff to use their annual leave and public holidays in ways that will improve their mental health. For further information, contact the Mental Health Foundation's free Resource and Information Service (09 623 4812).

Source: Stuff May 07, 2021 16:52 UTC