Health · Mental Health · 11 hrs ago
Corsican event highlights suicide risk among farmers
On 8 October, farmers and health groups held a mental health event in Ghisonaccia, Corsica.
They screened *Au nom de la Terre*, a film about a farmer facing severe problems, to open a discussion about suicide in rural communities.
In France in 2022, the suicide death risk for people insured through the agricultural scheme was 66% higher than for people in other health insurance schemes.
The issue affects farmers on the island and their families, and one local farmer described fearing that a relative’s past suicide attempt could happen again.
Organisers encouraged people not to face distress alone and to talk about it.
In recent weeks, farmers have also staged major mobilisations in Bastia and Ajaccio, but no further action from the event was announced.
A screening and discussion in Ghisonaccia highlighted mental health problems and suicide risk among farmers in Corsica.
The event took place on 8 October during Mental Health Information Week and was organised by Promotion santé and the Mutualité sociale agricole.
MSA figures put the excess risk of death by suicide among people insured under the agricultural scheme at about 66% in France in 2022.
The risk affects farmers on the island and their families.
The meeting encouraged farmers to talk about their difficulties and not face them alone.
- Who
- Farmers in Corsica and their families, including farmer Fabien Lindori.
- What
- A film screening and discussion drew attention to farmers’ mental health and suicide risk.
- When
- 8 October; the article was published on 14 October 2026.
- Where
- Ghisonaccia, Corsica.
- Why
- The event aimed to highlight farmers’ mental health problems and encourage them to talk and seek support.
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A screening of Au nom de la Terre was held in Ghisonaccia as part of Mental Health Information Week.
MSA figures put the excess suicide death risk among people insured under the agricultural scheme at about 66% in France.
- Event date
- 8 October
- Event location
- Ghisonaccia, Corsica
- Organisers
- Promotion santé and Mutualité sociale agricole
- Film screened
- Au nom de la Terre, directed by Edouard Bergeon
- Excess suicide death risk
- About 66% among people insured under the agricultural scheme in France in 2022
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