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This article describes the main ways the farm crisis affects children. Their reactions are mediated by parental depression and parental conflict. The acrticle hightlights ways parents can help their children during difficult financial times.

This article explains why some farmers may be prone to suicide during times of economic downturn. There are certain risk factors that will help family members and neighbors identify farmers who are at risk for emotional problems. Factors that account for success during good times are the same qualities that work against a farmer facing catastrophic loss.