Farming and Rural Communities Mental Health Survey

Overview

You have been invited to take part in a survey to understand more about your mental health needs and how well these are being met by local services. It is expected this survey will take around 10 minutes to complete.

We are only seeking participants from the farming or agricultural sector, their families, or those who live in rural communities. If you do not meet these requirements then please do not complete this survey.

Participation is voluntary, but some questions relate to personal experiences of mental health and may feel sensitive or emotionally difficult. You may skip any question or stop at any time without giving a reason.

All responses will be anonymised, stored securely and only used for the purposes of Northumberland County Council's mental health needs assessment, including reporting or service planning. Results will be presented in summary form and will not identify you.

There will be an option at the end of the survey to provide an email address to be contacted for a follow-up interview to discuss your lived experience of mental ill-health and whether you have accessed any particular services or organisations. This is not mandatory and can be left blank.

If you feel distressed while completing the survey, you may wish to pause and seek support from someone you trust, or contact:

Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide. Telephone: 116123  Email: jo@samaritans.org

Northumberland Safe Haven - The Bothy: For people aged 18-year-old and above who are experiencing mental health crisis or distress. Telephone: 01670 336 139 Opening times: 2pm to 10pm, 365 days a year. Just drop in, you don't need an appointment: 14 Laburnum Terrace, Ashington NE63 0XX

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now call NHS 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support. The service is available 24/7.

Telephone: 999 or go straight to A&E if you have harmed yourself, have taken a drug overdose, or feel like you may be about to harm yourself.

Why your views matter

There are no direct benefits to you, nor are there any disadvantages to taking part, however your input may help to improve mental health services and support in Northumberland in the future.