As a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting farmers, crofters and others in land‑based industries, RSABI have been part of the agricultural community for more than a century. Today we catch up with Josie Barclay, RSABI’s newly appointed Suicide Prevention Lead to learn more about her role in the charity and what their Applied Suicide Intervention
Farming is more than a profession, it is a way of life. Long hours, physical graft and a culture of “just get on with it” keep the farming industry moving but they can also keep too many silent for too long. We lose too many people to suicide every year – 47 in England and
Content advisory: This content includes references to suicide and survival. If these topics are distressing for you, please consider pausing and accessing the support resources listed at the end. Today reminds us that mental health is a journey, not a destination and no one knows that more than co-founder of Herefordshire based charity We Are
Content advisory: This content includes references to suicide and survival. If these topics are distressing for you, please consider pausing and accessing the support resources listed at the end. 9 February 2026 Welcome to our ninth annual Mind Your Head week. This year marks a significant milestone as we take on one of the most
Mind Your Head – now in its 9th year – is an annual awareness-raising campaign managed and funded by the Farm Safety Foundation. After eight years of running the campaign, we are starting to see real progress and positive steps around talking about mental health in farming, however the conversation around suicide prevention still lags. We