Rural Minds Moving Forward Newsletter
Confronting Mental Health Challenges in Rural America
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Vol 5 | Issue 4: August 2026
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Rural America Can’t Afford More Uncertainty | Support for a National Farmer Distress Helpline | Rural Minds Is Honored to Receive Friend of Agriculture Award | ProtectHER: The Weight We Carry | How One Woman’s Recovery Inspired a Second Chance for Others | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
Vol 5 | Issue 3: June 2026
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | New Webinar Recording –Removing Stigma & Building Mental Wellness in Farm Communities | PBS Premieres Roadtrip Nation Documentary Featuring Rural Minds Founder | The Weight We Carry: A Conversation on Mental Health in Agriculture | From Silence to Voice to Help | AAFP Highlights Rural Mental Health Awareness | Thank You – Together, we’re advancing mental health in rural America | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
Vol 5 | Issue 2: April 2026
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder Jeff Winton | Join Us for the Next Rural Mental Health Connections Webinar: Removing Stigma & Building Mental Wellness in Farm Communities | Partners in the Spotlight | Rural Minds Named Beneficiary of the Madison Classic Horse Show | Supporting Mental Health at Dairy Events | Understanding Substance Use Disorder in Rural Communities | Rural Minds Founder & Chairman Participates in Congressional Briefing | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
Vol 5 | Issue 1: February 2026
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Rural Minds Launches New Farmers Mental Health Resilience Program | Rural Minds Founder & Chairman Participates in Congressional Briefings | Guest Blog: Empty Barn, Full Heart— How I found Healing Through Music After Losing My Dairy Farm | Shining A Light on Eating Disorders in Rural Communities | Free Mental Health First Aid Training for Rural Residents | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
Vol 4 | Issue 6: December 2025
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | We’re Stronger Together — Help Bring Hope to Rural America | New Video | Guest Blog: The Work That Keeps Me Free by Tom Vickery | New Webinar Recording — Understanding AUD Among Rural Women | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
Vol 4 | Issue 5: October 2025
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Rural Minds Shares Rural Perspective at Global Health Summit | Rural Minds Featured on BBC News World Service | Jeremy’s Journey: A Quiet Place, A Loud Mind | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
Vol 4 | Issue 4: August 2025
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Rural Minds to Be Featured in PBS Documentary Series Roadtrip Nation | Back-to-School Stress: What Parents Can Do to Help | The Impact of Social Isolation on Farmers | Free Online Course on Rural Mental Health and Suicide| Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
VOL 4 | Issue 3: June 2025
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Bringing Rural Mental Health to the Global Stage at BIO International Convention 2025 | Partners in the Spotlight: Sage Therapeutics | Help Us Understand How to Treat and Prevent Alcohol Misuse in Women | Featured Blog: Confronting the Impact of Policy and Legislation on Rural Mental Health | Rural Youth Mental Health Video from Pfizer & Rural Minds Wins 3 Telly Awards | Rural Minds Founder and Chairman Selected to Serve as a Mental Health Advocate for One Mind Community Advisory Network | Rural Minds Founder and Chairman Selected to Serve as a Mental Health Advocate for One Mind Community Advisory Network | Watch the Latest Webinar on Youth Rural Mental Health | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
VOL 4 | Issue 2: April 2025
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Partners in the Spotlight: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine | Blog: Overcoming the Challenges of Managing Tardive Dyskinesia in Rural America | Adolescent Mental Health Video from Pfizer and Rural Minds Wins Award | Policy Paper: Protect Medicaid & ACA Tax Credits — A Lifeline for Rural Mental Health | Award-Winning Film Mother’s Day Now Streaming for Free | Managing Social Isolation + Loneliness Media Tour in Collaboration with Pfizer | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
VOL 4 | Issue 1: February 2025
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Free Webinar: Wellness and Resilience in Rural Communities an Overview of Rural Minds | Rural Minds & Pfizer Partner on a New Campaign: How to Manage Loneliness & Social Isolation in Rural America | Partners in the Spotlight: Curious Plot | Rural Minds Founder & Chairman Honored with 2025 New York State Agricultural Society “Cap Creal” Award | Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health Treatment for Family Caregivers in Rural America | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
VOL 3 | Issue 6: December 2024
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Harvesting Hope this Holiday Season | Partners in the Spotlight: American Soybean Association (ASA) | Rural Minds & Pfizer Partner on a Holiday Campaign Aimed at Rural Americans: How to Manage Mental Health Challenges During the Holidays | Rural Minds Content Development Lead Karen McDermott Blog: Cultivating the Positive Power of Gratitude | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
VOL 3 | Issue 5: October 2024
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Upcoming Webinar: Managing Postpartum Depression in Rural America - Tuesday, October 29, 6:00pm ET | Partners in the Spotlight: National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) | Guest Blog - Suicide Prevention Awareness: Lessons Learned Living in Rural America - By Chandler Goule | Announcing Launch of Suicide Prevention Course in Partnership with Cornell University and NY FarmNet - “Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Rural America” | Rural Minds on the Road| Rural Minds in the News | Help Us Help Others
Vol 3 | Issue 4: August 2024
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Upcoming Webinar: Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on New Treatments for Mental Illnesses - Wednesday, August 21, 1:00pm ET | Partners in the Spotlight: Johnson & Johnson | Guest Blog - Embracing JOMO: Finding Peace in the Present Moment - By Olivia Davis | Rural Minds on the Road — Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds in the News | ADAA + Rural Minds Rural Faith Leader Survey | Thank You for Helping Rural Minds Make a Difference | Help Us Help Others
Vol 3 | Issue 3: June 2024
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Upcoming Webinar: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage - Changes Under the Inflation Reduction Act - Thursday, July 11, 2:00pm ET | Partners in the Spotlight: Boehringer Ingelheim | Horses for Mental Health - “Seen Through Horses” Campaign Video, featuring Rural Minds Founder Jeff Winton | Rural Minds Named Beneficiary of KC Summer Kick-Off Horse Show | Guest Blogger: Todd Henderson | Rural Minds on the Road — Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Help Us Help Others | Rural Minds in the News
Vol 3 | Issue 2: APRIL 2024
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | May is Mental Health Awareness Month | Upcoming Webinar: Managing Tardive Dyskinesia in Rural America: May 9, 7pm ET | Partners in the Spotlight: The National Grange | Guest Blogger: Heather Majewski: Unveiling the Sparkle Within: A Tale of Recovery and Renewal | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Help Us Help Others | Rural Minds in the News
Vol 3 | Issue 1: February 2024
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Rural Mental Health Resilience Program Launch Webinar | Partners in the Spotlight: Takeda | Mental Health Challenges for Veterans in Rural America – Help for Our Heroes | Rural Minds Receives National Advocacy Award | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Help Us Help Others | Rural Minds in the News
Vol 2 | Issue 6: December 2023
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Ten Tips for Tackling the Holiday Blues | A recording of our latest webinar, “Managing Mental Illness in Rural America,” is now available | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Rural Minds Founder and Chairman Appointed to NY FarmNet Advisory Board | Help Us Help Others – Give Hope for the Holidays | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 2 | Issue 5: October/November 2023
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Announcing the Next Rural Mental Health Connections Webinar: “Managing Mental Illness in Rural America” | Partners in the Spotlight: Neurocrine Biosciences | Rural Minds to Present at the National Grange Convention on Nov 16 | Andrea’s Journey – The Story Behind Stigma-Free Society | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Help Us Help Others – A Tax-Smart Strategy for Giving | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 2 | Issue 4: September 2023
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Announcing the Next Rural Mental Health Connections Webinar: “Suicide Awareness Prevention and Training” | Partners in the Spotlight: Lundbeck | Rural Minds Advocacy Update | Confronting Alcohol and Drug Addiction in Rural America | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Help Us Help Others – A Tax-Smart Strategy for Giving | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 2 | Issue 3: JUNE 2023
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Announcing the Next Rural Mental Health Connections Webinar: “Mental Health Benefits of Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise and Mindfulness” | June Is Pride Month — Increasing Awareness of Mental Health Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Individuals in Rural America | New Rural Community Peer Support Groups Are Now Available for People Living with Depression or Bipolar Disorder | Rural Minds on the Road – Raising Awareness of Rural Mental Health Challenges | Help Us Help Others – Taking Advantage of Employee Match Programs | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 2 | Issue 2: april 2023
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Ellen Butterfield on overcoming mental health challenges and farm family expectations | Rural Minds on the Road: Recap on Rural Minds event presentations and interviews around the country | Help Us Help Others - Qualified Charitable Distributions | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 2 | Issue 1: February 2023
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Rural Minds at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show | Eating Disorders Treatment and Recovery | Help Us Help Others - Qualified Charitable Donations | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 1 | Issue 5: October 2022
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | Rural Minds Collaborates with Mental Health America on a Webinar –Mental Health America on a Webinar – “The Rural Mental Health Crisis” | The Impact of Rural Minds Over the Past Year | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 1 | Issue 4: September 2022
In this issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder | September is Suicide Awareness + Prevention Month | Rural Suicide Awareness and Prevention Webinar | Telemental Health in Rural America - A Q&A with Dr. Pravesh Sharma | Growing Hope Together: Rural Minds and the National Grange Collaborate to Help Prevent Suicide in Rural America | Rural Minds Thanks Partnership Council Members | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 1 | Issue 3: July 2022
In This Issue: A Message from Rural Minds Founder and Chairman Jeff Winton | Rural Minds Welcomes the Launch of 988 | Support Mental Health in Rural America – The Value of Sharing Lived Experiences | July Is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month | Rural Minds Receives Pro Bono Marketing Services from Two Organizations | Rural Suicide Awareness and Prevention Webinar | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 1 | Issue 2: May 2022
In This Issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder and Chairman Jeff Winton | Announcing the Next Rural Mental Health Connections Webinar: Spotlight on Jeff “Ditz” Ditzenberger | Rural Minds Forms Partnership with National Grange | Rural Minds Partnership Council Hosts Inaugural Meeting | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
Vol 1 | Issue 1: March 2022
In This Issue: A Message From Rural Minds Founder and Chairman Jeff Winton | Rural Mental Health Connections Webinar | New Nonprofit Launched To Address Mental Health In Rural America | Recent News About Rural Minds and Mental Health In Rural America
