“We remain steadfast in destigmatizing mental challenges by bolstering social connection and social capital,” said Le.

UH News. May 31st, 2024

KITV

Apr 8th, 2026

Behind the visible storm damage in Hawaiʻi, experts warn of a quieter crisis unfolding that could impact survivors’ mental health long after the skies clear.

 

Hawaii Public Radio

Apr 8th, 2026

Mental toll on farmers following back-to-back Kona lows.

Hawaii News Now

Apr 3rd, 2026

A new UH study finds Hawaiʻi farmers face a disproportionately high suicide risk, exposing a hidden crisis behind the state’s agriculture.

UH News

Apr 1st, 2026

A UH study shows Hawaiʻi farmers face one of the highest suicide risks, revealing a hidden crisis in agriculture.

UH News

Oct 15th, 2025

Building connections to prevent suicide for Hawaiʻi’s farmers, first responders.

 

OVERSTORY

Oct 8th, 2025

How Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices are Supporting First Responders’ Mental Well-Being.

OVERSTORY

May 21th, 2025

Hawai’i’s farmers feed our islands, but now a peer mentorship program is feeding their mental wellbeing.

Modern Farmer

June 4th, 2024

Farmers Face a Mental Health Crisis. Talking to Others in the Industry Can Help.

UH News

June 10th, 2024

Promoting mental health for Hawaii farmers wins award from the community.

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Hawaii Public Radio

June 12th, 2024

UH project trains farming community to support mental well-being.

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Kaua’i News Now

June 11th, 2024

Seeds of Wellbeing, project promoting mental health for Hawai‘i farmers, wins award.

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Hawaii Public Radio

February 10th, 2023

Residents say they support local farmers. Does purchasing behavior reflect that?

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Hawaii Public Radio

January 3rd, 2023

Nearly half of young, local farmers experience depression, UH survey finds.

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Star Advertiser

January 3rd, 2023

Hawaii farmers battling depression in large numbers.

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KHON 2

December 30, 2022

Hawai’i farmers show high levels of depression.

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Civil Beat

December 29th, 2022

Half Of Hawaii’s Younger Farmers Battle Depression. Here’s What Researchers Are Doing.

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KWXX Radio

December 29th, 2022

New Survey Reveals Local Farmers Struggle With Depression.

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Big Island Now

December 28th, 2022

UH Study: Local farmers struggle with depression in Hawaiʻi.

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Civil Beat

May 2nd, 2022

This mental health team hopes to help Hawaii’s farmers help themselves.

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Star Advertiser

January 2nd, 2022

Project sows seeds for isles’ ag future. 

This work is supported by the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (Contract No. 69794) through the Farm Ranch Stress Assistance Network-State Departments of Agriculture (FRSAN-SDA, 2021), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), U.S. Department of Agriculture Grant No. 2021-70035-35371, and The Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Partnership, supported by the USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, under agreement number 2023-70028-41285.

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