This course will be available from 3 October to 4 November 2023 on the EuFMD vLearning platform.

Live sessions will be as follows:

• 26 October
• 2 November
• 9 November
• 16 November

After studying the material, participants will be able to:  

• summarize the ethics theories (contractualism, utilitarianism, relational, animal rights and respect for nature);
• reflect on ethical dilemmas and conflicts;
• identify personal mental health needs, and interpret mental health needs in other people;
• assess tools to manage stress and anxiety and build resilience;
• select appropriate communication techniques to carry out an effective epidemiological survey, in a compassionate manner, considering the stress the farmers may be experiencing;
• assess the effectiveness of crisis communication approaches to be used when interacting with different stakeholders, including the farmer, the media and considering the use of the social networks;
• identify good practices on mental health, resilience and communication to be included in the contingency plans, and other relevant procedures, at national level.