mental health

Health & Wellness, Midwestern Region, Missouri, Regional Roundup

Heroes to Hives offers veterans training, camaraderie and purpose

Military veterans find comfort and knowledge through the Heroes to Hives program offered by University of Missouri Extension. Read More

Americans feel less connected to their communities post-COVID, according to a 2023 U.S. Surgeon General’s report on loneliness and social isolation. Montana State University has partnered with MU Extension and the MU Department of Psychological Sciences to study the connection between loneliness and mental health in agricultural workers and rural residents.
Central Region, Regional Roundup, South Dakota

Mental Health First Aid training program

Man refreshing himself with water. (Photo: iStock - KovacsAlex)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

K-State health expert says extreme heat puts mental health at risk, too



Mental health resource available to farm families 

Little girl is having fun with golden retriever on a green grass. (Photo: iStock - Vasyl Dolmatov)

Furry friends can increase healthy trends

  • By Emma Parkhurst │ Utah State University Extension
Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones. (Photo: iStock - Kar-Tr)

Put Your Phone in the Friend Zone

  • By Gabriela Murza & Christina Pay │ Utah State University Extension
Assorted variety of sour candies includes extreme sour soft fruit chews, keys, tart candy belts and straws. (Photo: iStock - HannamariaH)

Sour power: Can candy help stave off panic and anxiety attacks?

Small business owner holding a tray of plants he has for sale. (Photo: iStock - SolStock)

The benefits of gardening in the winter

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Overhead view of a large group of food with high content of dietary fiber arranged side by side. The composition includes berries, oranges, avocado, chia seeds, wholegrain bread, wholegrain pasta, whole wheat, potatoes, oat, corn, mixed beans, brazil nut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, broccoli, pistachio, banana among others. (Photo: iStock - fcafotodigital)

Starting Your Health Journey: Where to Begin?

A woman is indoors in her living room. There is a Christmas tree in the background. The woman is wearing warm clothing. She is sitting on the couch and looking sad because she is alone on Christmas day. (Photo: iStock - FatCamera)

Managing Grief During the Holidays

  • By Gabriela Murza & Ashley Yaugher │ Utah State University Extension
Close up of handwritten text "I am grateful for..." in foreground with notebook, pen, cup of tea, flowers and oil burner (Photo: iStock-natalie_board)

Find time to practice gratitude during holiday rush