{"id":13414,"date":"2014-01-23T15:45:36","date_gmt":"2014-01-23T20:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/?page_id=13414"},"modified":"2024-05-24T09:23:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T13:23:09","slug":"4805e","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4805e\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulletin #4805, Maine Farms: Recognizing the Signs of Farm Family Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maine Farms: Life and Business in Balance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By <i>Leslie Forstadt<\/i>, Human Development Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For information about UMaine Extension programs and resources, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/\">extension.umaine.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><br><strong>Find more of our publications and books at <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/\">extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<p>This publication series, <strong>Maine Farms: Life and Business in Balance<\/strong>, provides ideas for you to consider about the human and relational skills of farming including how to have farm team meetings, stress management, defining roles, and talking about life and business balance, or what some people think of as \u201cwork\/life integration.\u201d Whatever it means to you, this series is intended to provide you with useful ideas to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Titles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bulletin <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4801e\/\">#4801, Why Gratitude Matters<\/a><br><em>Learn how the simplicity of thanks and gratitude can benefit employees and family members.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulletin <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4802e\/\">#4802, Successful Farm Team Meetings<\/a><br><em>Learn some logistics about why and how to have effective meetings with your farm team.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulletin <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4803e\/\">#4803, Farm and Family\u2014Finding Balance<\/a><br><em>Learn how considering your personal experience of balancing can benefit the farm family.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulletin <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4804e\/\">#4804, Who Does What on the Farm? The Importance of Roles<\/a><br><em>Learn how to think about the roles and responsibilities of tasks on the farm and how delegating can help.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulletin <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4805e\/\">#4805, Recognizing the Signs of Farmer Stress<\/a><br><em>Learn to understand that how you\u2019re doing matters and the importance of checking in with the people you work with.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulletin <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4806e\/\">#4806, Active Listening to Improve On-Farm Communication<\/a><br><em>Learn how to listen well so everyone on the team has a chance to speak and be heard.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulletin <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4807e\/\">#4807, Farm Coaching to Support Farm-Team Communication<\/a><br>Learn how the benefits of farm coaching can help you to meet your goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bulletin <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4808e\/\">#4808, Appreciation Feedback<\/a><br><em>Learn new skills on how to give appreciation feedback to motivate your team.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"barn and tractor\" class=\"wp-image-22346\" style=\"width:370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor-423x281.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor-634x422.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor-846x563.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor-951x632.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2019\/07\/aging-barn-and-tractor.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Farm families can experience financial and emotional stress for many reasons. It can happen as the result of a sudden event\u2014like crop loss, an accident, a personnel change, or a family death. Or it may be the result of several consecutive years of difficult farming conditions, low income generation, prolonged physical illness, excessive working hours, or relationship difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several signs that a farm family may be in need of help. Such signs can be observed by partners, friends, extended family members, neighbors, milk haulers, veterinarians, feed and seed dealers, clergy persons, school personnel, or health and human service workers. These signs include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Change in routines:<\/em> Farmers or members of the farm family may change who attends a market, stop attending regular meetings or religious activities, drop out of 4-H or other groups, or fail to stop in at the local coffee shop or feed mill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Decline in the care of farm or domestic animals:<\/em> Livestock may not be cared for in the usual way; they may lose condition, appear gaunt, or show signs of neglect or physical abuse. The farmer\u2019s relationship with domestic pets may change: the animals may be less cared for, or the farmer may become more attached.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Increase in illness:<\/em> Farmers or farm family members may experience more upper respiratory illnesses (cold, flu) or other chronic conditions (aches, pains, persistent cough, migraines).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Increase in farm accidents: <\/em>The risk of farm accidents increases with fatigue or loss of ability to concentrate. Children may be at risk if there isn\u2019t alternative child care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Decline in appearance of farmstead: <\/em>The farm family no longer takes pride in the way farm buildings and grounds appear, or no longer takes the time to do regular maintenance work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Signs of stress in children:<\/em> Farm children may act out, decline in academic performance, or be increasingly absent from school. They may also show signs of physical abuse or neglect, or become depressed. Adolescents may stay away from home, show signs of substance use\/abuse or become involved with the law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Decreased interest in activities:<\/em> Farmers or farm families may be less willing to commit to future activities, sign up for gatherings, or show interest in community events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs of Chronic, Prolonged Stress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When farm families are under stress for long periods of time, members of the family may exhibit any number of these signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irritability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ulcers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passive-aggressiveness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent sickness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhaustion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of humor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-judgment (e.g., \u201cI blew it.\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of confidence (e.g., \u201cWhy can\u2019t I \u2026?\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sadness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bitterness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdrawal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep disturbances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of spirit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcoholism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of self-confidence (e.g., \u201cI\u2019m a failure.\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty making decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of concentration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs of Depression or Suicidal Intent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The greater the number of signs of stress a farm family member is exhibiting, the greater the concern should be. In addition, if farm family members are exhibiting the following signs of depression or suicidal intent, it is important that they get help as soon as possible. Many of these are signs and symptoms of fatigue and stress. But when there are multiple signs\u2014particularly cries for help\u2014they should be taken seriously. Also, if there are significant changes in the way someone typically functions, they may need immediate help or intervention, like being taken to the Emergency Room where they can receive help and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Sad face, slow movements, unkempt appearance, lack of facial expression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anxiety and\/or depression:<\/strong> Severe\/intense feelings, appearance of anxiety or depression (both may be present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unhappy feelings: <\/strong>Feelings of sadness, hopelessness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Withdrawal or isolation:<\/strong> Reclusiveness, discouragement, listlessness, rejection of friends and support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative thoughts:<\/strong> \u201cI\u2019m a failure,\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m no good\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helpless and hopeless:<\/strong> Sense of complete powerlessness, sense that no one cares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced activity:<\/strong> Absence of planning, increased sleeping, feeling that \u201cdoing anything is just too much.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alcohol abuse:<\/strong> (Note that there is a link between alcoholism and suicide.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>People problems: <\/strong>Lack of interest in being social (\u201cI don\u2019t want anyone to see me.\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Previous suicidal attempts:<\/strong> Previous attempts are important signs, whether they are of low or high severity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical problems:<\/strong> Sleeping problems, decreased appetite, various physical ailments from aches and pains to severe muscle tension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suicidal plan:<\/strong> Frequent or constant thoughts of a specific suicide plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guilt and low self-esteem:<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s all my fault,\u201d or \u201cI should be punished.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cries for help:<\/strong> Making a will, giving away possessions, making statements such as \u201cI\u2019m calling it quits\u201d or \u201cMaybe my family would be better off without me.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Listen. Provide opportunities for the farmer or family member to talk about what they are going through. You don\u2019t need to have answers, but be aware of local resources so that you can refer them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen for signs that the individual needs more than a sympathetic ear\u2014signs that the person might need professional help that you can\u2019t provide, such as financial, legal, or personal counseling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access the agency or community resource most appropriate to address the person\u2019s (or family\u2019s) problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss the referral with the person or family (\u201cIt sounds\/looks like you are feeling_______. I think ____ could help you deal with your situation.\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the individual\u2019s or family\u2019s willingness to initiate contact with the community resource (\u201cHow do you feel about seeking help from this person\/agency?\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the person or family is unwilling to take the initiative, or if there is some danger if action is not taken, it is up to you to take the initiative:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call \u201c211\u201d (in Maine) or a crisis line and ask for an agency or hospital in your area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call the agency and ask to speak to an intake worker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify yourself and your relationship with the person or family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State what you think the person\u2019s or family\u2019s needs are (needs immediate protection from suicidal acts, needs an appointment for counseling or for financial or legal advice.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the agency with background information (the person\u2019s name, address, phone, age, and gender, as well as the nature of the current problem or crisis.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask the agency what follow-up action they will take:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When will they act on the referral?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who will be the person for you to contact later if necessary?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What will be the cost of the service? Is there a flat fee or a sliding scale?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you need to do anything else to complete the referral?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make one or more follow-up contacts with the agency and\/or the individual to make sure that they have connected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selected Maine Resources to Support Stressed Farm Families<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.211maine.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>2-1-1 Maine<\/b><\/a><br>2-1-1 Maine is a comprehensive statewide directory of over 8,000 health and human services available in Maine. Available 24 hours\/day 7 days\/week. The toll free 2-1-1 hotline connects callers to trained call specialists who can help find answers to health and human services questions and locate resources. Dial 2-1-1 or visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.211maine.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Maine Statewide Crisis &amp; Suicide Prevention Hotline<\/b><br>1.888.568.1112 (Voice); 711 (Maine Relay)<br>Available 24 hours\/day 7 days\/week. If you are concerned about yourself or somebody else, call the crisis hotline. This will connect you to your closest crisis center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline<br><\/b>1.866.834.4357<br>Available 24 hours\/day, 7 days\/week. Information, crisis counseling, emotional support, and advocacy; visit <a title=\"This link will take you outside DHHS and maine.gov\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mcedv.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dhhs\/hotlines.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Other Maine Hotlines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmaid.org\/our-work\/resources-for-farmers\/farmer-resource-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Farm Aid Farmer Resource Network<\/b><\/a><br>1.800.FARM.AID<br>Works with organizations around the country staffed with farm advocates, counselors, and hotline operators who can help you in your time of greatest need. Phone is answered M-F, 9-5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.namimaine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The NAMI Helpline<\/a><br><\/strong>1.800.464.5767 (Press 1)<br>The NAMI Helpline is a safe and confidential mental health service for peers, law enforcement, professionals, friends and family members. It provides support, education and advocacy for anyone with questions about mental health concerns. Helpline available Monday &#8211; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.namimaine.org\">website<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:helpline@namimaine.org\">helpline@namimaine.org<\/a><i>. <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p><i>Adapted with permission from Roger T. Williams, \u201cFarm Family Stress: A Checklist and Guide for Making Referrals,\u201d <\/i>Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/disaster-web-sites\/farm-and-ranch-family-stress-and-depression-a-checklist-and-guide-for-making-referrals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/disaster-web-sites\/farm-and-ranch-family-stress-and-depression-a-checklist-and-guide-for-making-referrals\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1567789722476000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF28pAJVFnjvTzUoSEYCxm3oPzR0A\">https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/disaster-web-sites\/farm-and-ranch-family-stress-and-depression-a-checklist-and-guide-for-making-referrals\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Special thanks to the following reviewers: <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extension Professor Rick Kersbergen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extension Professor Gary Anderson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Erica Buswell (Maine Farmland Trust)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Information in this publication is provided purely for educational purposes. 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