IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – The number of psychiatrists in the state is decreasing due to retirements – and statistics show that two-thirds of Iowa providers work in Johnson, Linn or Polk counties, hours away from rural residents struggling with their mental health.
It’s a dire situation for some Iowa farmers, with financial pressure compounding into worsening mental health, according to farmer and Iowa Corn Growers Association President Mark Mueller.
“If you know of a farmer that is acting like he’s under distress, he is,” said Mueller…