Bringing mental health to university students and young leaders in agriculture.

WELCOME TO IN THE KNOW ACADEMY

A farm-centered mental health literacy program for college and university students and young leaders in agriculture.

In the Know Academy is a mental health literacy program designed specifically specifically for college and university students and young leaders in agriculture.

Many young adults in farming are facing realities of getting started in their farming career while navigating farm transitions, and/or working with multiple generations alongside possibly dealing with mental health challenges. 

Through two focused sessions, In the Know Academy covers key topics like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, self-care, and more, all with examples tailored to the unique challenges young adults face in agriculture.

IN THE KNOW ACADEMY IS MORE THAN A JUST A PRESENTATION.

This award-winning program has been tested and proven to increase awareness of mental health. In the Know is based off and similar to Mental Health First Aid program, but it’s been tailored to the unique challenges young adults face in agriculture. It frames mental health in an easy to understand, relevant way that young leaders in agriculture can relate to.

A pilot study with post-secondary students found that In the Know Academy helps build confidence and comfort around mental health conversations.

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Here’s what you’ll learn

To best fit into a student or leadership program, In the Know Academy was adapted to a two-session and designed to better fit a classroom setting and to help spread the content out over a manageable timeframe. We’ll provide examples of mental health on each topic have been modified to reflect relevant and applicable real-world realities. You’ll also learn: 

  • Understand stress, anxiety, depression, acute trauma, suicide, and substance abuse and how they may affect you and your family.

  • Recognize signs and symptoms of mental distress and how they may show up in your day-to-day operations.

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  • Learn approaches for engaging in safe conversations about mental health with someone who may be struggling.

  • Find the appropriate people and/or organizations that can provide help/support/resources for someone who may be struggling.

WHO IS IN THE KNOW ACADEMY FOR?

University students in any year of study

Older 4-H members & GROUPS

Young agricultural leadership groups

OUR PARTNERS

Interested in bringing in the know academy to your class or group? 

Are you an educator, leadership coach, or 4-H mentor? In the Know Academy is an evidence-based mental health literacy program tailored for students and young leaders in agriculture. With flexible scheduling and relatable examples, In the Know Academy makes it easy to bring farm-focused mental health education to your classroom or group.
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