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flag U.S. farmers face a mental health crisis with suicide rates 3.5 times higher than average, driven by economic stress and policy changes.

flag Farmers across the U.S. are experiencing a mental health crisis, with suicide rates 3.5 times higher than the general population, driven by economic strain, volatile markets, rising costs, and policy changes like the end of enhanced health insurance tax credits. flag Personal losses, generational farming pressures, and reduced crop demand due to trade shifts have intensified stress, prompting severe depression and suicidal thoughts among many, including Iowa farmer Doug Fuller, whose brother died by suicide. flag While a $12 billion federal aid package offers some hope, uncertainty about the future of family farms persists. flag Increased openness about mental health and resources like Iowa Concern, a 24/7 hotline, highlight growing efforts to provide culturally competent support.

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