Volume
63
Issue
3
Abstract
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers need practical, culturally appropriate stress management resources. The Mental Wellness Conversation Curriculum (MWCC) is a novel approach to health promotion that relies on community facilitators to share stress management information using a customized deck of playing cards organized around specific wellness themes. We implemented and evaluated two facilitator trainings in 2023. Training participants reported increases in relevant knowledge, as well as improved confidence about leading mental wellness events. The MWCC is currently being adapted for use with additional, diverse audiences. Future research should explore the implementation and impact of this innovative health promotion modality.
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Recommended Citation
Brennan, A. L., Sutphen, K., Webb, P. T., & Grocke-Dewey, M. U. (2025). Stress Management is ‘In the Cards’ for Farmers and Ranchers: The Mental Wellness Conversation Curriculum. The Journal of Extension, 63(3), Article 3. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol63/iss3/3
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