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81: Farmer and Ranch Stress

Season 2 Episode 43

Linda Edelman RN, PhD, FGSA, FAAN is a Professor of Nursing at the University of Utah. Her research focus is on improving access to care for older adults, particularly those living in rural areas or utilizing long-term services and supports. She leads workforce development research through her work with the Utah Rural Opioid HealthCare Consortium-Collaborative Care Model Program. She joins the show to talk in-depth about the unique aspects of farmer and ranch stress in rural communities. 

Timeline:

  • Background on Linda and Her Role 2:00
  • Topic Overview 3:20
  • What Makes This Type of Work Unique in Terms of Stressors Experienced? 5:10
  • Signs of it 11:00
  • Incidence of SUD 13:30
  • Likelihood to Seek Help and Stigma 15:00
  • What Can Be Done? 17:30
  • What’s it like in Utah? 23:30
  • How is the Consortium Involved and What Other Resources Are There? 25:40

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