Mental health among farmers in Germany: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Farmers are exposed to various stressors, including economic uncertainty, climate variability, and regulatory burdens, all of which can negatively impact their mental health. While international research has documented elevated rates of mental illness among farmers, little is known about the mental health status of farmers in Germany. This scoping review aims to synthesize current scientific knowledge on mental health outcomes among farmers in Germany.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines for Scoping Reviews and following the Population Concept Context (PCC) framework. Inclusion criteria were: (a) language: English or German, (b) publication between 2014 and 2024, (c) original study, (d) population: farmers (at least 50% within the

SUBMITTER: Heming M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12754006 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature