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Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have committed another joint funding boost to rural mental health.

The Ministers committed $500,000 for Rural Mental Wellness at the opening of the Fieldays Rural Health Hub earlier today.

It will go towards 20 workshops for rural health professionals treating people at risk of suicide, continued support for the rural Clinical Champions and Medical Director, as well as support aimed at younger rural workers.

  • Nathan Guy
  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Primary Industries
  • Health

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have committed another joint funding boost to rural mental health.

Earlier today the Ministers were joined by Prime Minister John Key to announce the $600,000 for Rural Mental Wellness at Fieldays, a continuation of last year’s investment.

“The Government recognises that rural life goes in cycles, with ups and downs. We are committed to supporting our rural communities,” says Dr Coleman.

  • Nathan Guy
  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Primary Industries
  • Health

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have today announced increased training for rural health professionals and community leaders to tackle depression in rural communities.

The commitment is the second part of the one-off $500,000 funding boost for mental health initiatives targeted at rural communities announced at Fieldays.

“Raising awareness of mental health issues in rural communities is important, but you also need the professional support with the right skills to help those who are at risk,” says Dr Coleman.

  • Nathan Guy
  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Primary Industries
  • Health

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy say around 100 more people will be trained to help farming families across the country access the support they need.

The commitment is the first part of the one-off $500,000 funding boost for mental health initiatives targeted at rural communities announced by the Ministers at Fieldays.

  • Nathan Guy
  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Primary Industries
  • Health

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have announced a $500,000 funding boost to support mental health initiatives targeted at rural communities.

“Rural depression is a significant issue. The physical isolation as well as the uncertainties of being reliant on the land creates different pressures to those living in an urban setting,” says Dr Coleman.

“The Ministry of Health and Ministry for Primary Industries have each contributed $250,000 to the one off funding boost.

  • Nathan Guy
  • Jonathan Coleman
  • Primary Industries
  • Health