Supporting mental health in rural Ireland

New course designed for farmers and rural dwellers

ICOS Skillnet has launched a new initiative that aims to support and improve mental health among farmers. File Picture.  

A new initiative that supports mental health in the farming community has been launched by ICOS Skillnet, the learning and development division of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS).

The course covers the various mental health risks that can arise for farmers as lone workers.