Source: SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 12/5/18


Rural Americans, especially those working in agriculture, need more support to help with stressors, and for the treatment of mental illness, addiction and the prevention of suicide, according to Anna M. Scheyett, dean of the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work. Scheyett, who has more than 25 years of experience researching severe mental illness and the services designed to promote recovery, will join other experts from across the country Dec. 10 and 11 in the Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Airport for a conference titled “Rural Stress: Promising Practices and Future Directions.” All news media are welcome to attend.

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