mental health

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Health & Wellness, Home and Family

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

In the midst of discussions about changes in weather patterns across the world, a topic that is rarely considered is mental health. Read More

Ag News, Editors, Health & Wellness, Kylene Scott

Mental health resource available to farm families 

Little girl is having fun with golden retriever on a green grass. (Photo: iStock - Vasyl Dolmatov)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Pets

Furry friends can increase healthy trends



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

There are a wide range of activities like walking nature trails, gardening, daily exercise in greenscapes and hunting that can connect people to the healing powers of nature. (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Courtney Sacco and Michael Miller)

Connection with nature linked to longer and healthier lives

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.

Loneliness can be as harmful as smoking