It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and North Canterbury dairy farmer Bex Green is opening up about one of the toughest periods of her life. Between a severe injury, raising three kids, and running a 1000-cow contract milking operation with her husband, Bex also stepped up to lead farmers in her region. But behind her public role, she was struggling deeply with her mental health. Bex openly shares the challenges she faced, what helped her recover – including the decision to compete in Coast to Coast – and her message to other rural New Zealanders who might be doing it tough.Her main message? Farmers need to get better at asking each other one simple question that could make all the difference. Where to get help:Rural Support Trust: 0800 RURAL HELPDepression Helpline: 0800 111 757Lifeline: 0800 543 354Need To Talk? Call or text 1737Samaritans: 0800 726 666Other podcasts you might like: Mental health on the land – what’s the plan? | EP 48Hugh Jackson on farming, balance and backing himself | EP 47Different battles, same pressures: an army veteran’s advice for farmers | EP 28Jason Herrick’s mental health story | EP 18

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