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The findings suggest depression is significantly more common among farmers in areas with high exposure to such hazards compared to those in lower-risk zones. While multiple hazards were examined, flooding was identified as the most damaging factor for mental stability. Farmers reporting increased flood frequency in the past year faced dramatically higher risks for depression and high stress levels

https://www.indexbox.io/blog/climate-hazards-fuel-mental-health-crisis-among-farmers-study-reveals/

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Climate Hazards Fuel Mental Health Crisis Among Farmers, Study Reveals

Research highlights a growing mental health crisis among farmers driven by climate hazards like flooding, linking crop failure, debt, and isolation to significantly higher rates of depression and stress.

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