“A Different Kettle of Fish”: Mental health strategies for Australian fishers, and farmers

摘要: Despite being typically represented and managed under the same policy umbrella, fishers face different challenges than do their farming counterparts. This paper unpacks findings of research depicting poor levels mental health well-being among Australian commercial wild-catch fishers. The is considered in context widespread acceptance that farmers tend to exhibit worse average outcomes due, at least part, environmental uncertainties climate change. In particular it stressed insecurity fishing concessions (quota licenses), a key driver chronic livelihood insecurity, resulting reports stress, depression suicide. A call made for separation industries. Importantly, role tenure plays perpetuation should be acknowledged addressed so industry can maximize strength its human capital.