To highlight Mental Health Awareness Week The Country's Jamie Mackay catches up with the All Black who's the front man for Farmstrong - Sam Whitelock.
Farmstrong is an organisation supporting the mental and physical well-being of farmers. Whitelock says it's easy to get caught up in "thinking and breathing farming 24 hours a day 7 days a week" and he relates that to his rugby career.
Sam says his main message to farmers is to "have a yarn" with someone. It doesn't have to be an intense conversation, you can start to connect with someone just by having a chat about sport.
Speaking of sport...you can't interview an All Black without talking a bit of rugby!
You can find out more about Farmstrong here.
Where to get help:
• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)
• Youthline: 0800 376 633
• Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)
• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (Mon-Fri 1pm to 10pm. Sat-Sun 3pm-10pm)
• Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)
• Rainbow Youth: (09) 376 4155
• Samaritans 0800 726 666
• If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
Listen to the full interview in the Soundcloud embed below: