ICOS launches farmer mental health initiative
SHARING OPTIONS: The course is free and will be held on 3 and 10 June from 10.30am to 1pm. \ Philip Doyle A mental health initiative for farmers is being launched by Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS). There has been much concern over the affect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on rural communities, especially with the closure of rural social scenes, such as marts and pubs. The programme will begin with two online workshops in June which will aim to help participants to recognise and cope with mental health issues. “It’s essential to unders...
Source: farmersjournal.ie