Drought impacts more than our physical world - the psychological impacts of drought are also very real. Crop damage or failure, running out of forage for livestock, the loss of culturally important natural resources, and many other drought-related effects can lead to stress, anxiety, and a deep sense of loss. Sometimes it’s hard to know who to talk to or what resources are available. In this episode, we talk to three experts on this topic and discuss some strategies for coping and what you can do to help support others in your community.
Co-presented by the Southwest Drought Learning Network. Email Emile Elias for more information about the network.
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA) dial 988 (or 1-800-273-8255). Available 24/7
Crisis Text Line: text 'HOME' to 741741 in the USA & Canada; UK: text 85258; Ireland: text 50808. Available 24/7
Farm Aid: 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243). Available Monday through Friday, 6am-7pm Pacific Standard Time.
Western Region Agricultural Stress Assistance Project (WRASASP): https://farmstress.us/
Washington State University Water Irrigation Systems Efficiency Program: https://extension.wsu.edu/skagit/wsu-wise/
Tribal Climate Health Project: http://tribalclimatehealth.org/
When Every Drop Counts, a guidance document for public health officials.
Preparing for the Health Effects of Drought: A Resource Guide for Public Health Professionals
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04/07/21 • 45 min
Come Rain or Shine - Drought Impacts on Mental Health
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Emile: [00:00:00] Welcome to the second in a series of episodes focused on the impacts of drought, co-presented by the Southwest Drought Learning Network. In this episode, we delve into the impacts of drought on mental health and stress. Please be advised that while the nature of this episode is educational, the conversation does touch on subjects that may be upsetting or triggering to some.
The topics include anxiety, depression, suicide, self-harm, loss of culturally i
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