The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is set to roll out a digital mental health service in the form of an app.
The launch of the Thrive Wellbeing app follows a 12-month pilot project with three young farmers clubs, and a collaboration with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) wellbeing and development committee.
The app includes access to a live in-app chat feature with qualified therapists.
RSABI welfare manager, Chris McVey, said: “The Thrive Wellbeing app is packed with a range of resources, and it is up to the user to decide which they want to use.
“The aim is to help increase resilience and help people deal with stress, as well as offering help with other mental health-related issues.”
The app’s supports include resources on mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
In-app therapy is available with qualified in-house therapists available between 8.00a.m and 8.00p.m.
Relationship manager at Thrive, Elizabeth Lerpinière said she is delighted to be working with RSABI to take the use of the app in Scottish agriculture to a new level.
“We are absolutely delighted to be continuing our partnership with RSABI to provide support to the Scottish agricultural community,” said Ms Lerpinière.
“Our service provides people with access to instant support for their mental health, including ongoing sessions of therapy for those who need it.
“This can be a lifeline for people who are unable to access other mental health support services due to their location, opening hours, or simply having to wait too long to get the help they need.”
Members of Biggar, Aberfeldy and Bell Baxter young farmers clubs were offered free access to the service to aid mental health as part of the pilot project.
