Vol. 9, Special Issue 12 (2020)

Author(s):
Chitrasena Padhy, Pakalpati Satyanarayana Raju and Kalee Prasanna Pattanayak

Abstract:
Present day farmers are submitted to various stresses. When the farmers are not able to overcome the stresses while fighting, they become disabled. Farmers under stress may show cognitive, emotional, physical and behavioural symptoms. Social support systems improve the mental health of farmers. Training through extension educators, human resource management specialists, extension educators, farmer associations, farm owners can help farmers and farm families to overcome problems. By doing Exercises and other physical activities stress can be lessened.