Today marks a huge milestone for the Rural Minds project, as Revolve Labs officially launch nationally at the House of Lords!
What began as a collaboration between healthcare professionals, educators, and the farming community in the East of England has now grown into a national initiative – one with the potential to make a real difference in how we understand and support rural mental health.
Poor mental health remains a major challenge within the agricultural sector. According to the RABI Big Farming Survey (2021), 36% of farmers are ‘probably or possibly’ depressed, and 47% report constant anxiety. Behind every statistic is a story – and Rural Minds aims to bring those stories to life through immersive VR experiences designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support more compassionate, informed care.
This launch is an important step toward embedding rural mental health awareness into national conversations, training, and wellbeing strategies.
Now, it’s time for #dissemination – to get this content into the hands of as many farmers, doctors, and educators as soon as possible!
Access the free web versions here: https://lnkd.in/epraUYpD
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