Grief and loss : article
During Mental Health Awareness Month, two MU Extension specialists offer tips to help lighten the load for others.
Call 911 for emergencies and 988 for mental health support. Help is available 24/7 for farmers and their families.
Feeling low as the days grow shorter? MU Extension human development specialist Maria Calvert shares practical tips to boost your mood and navigate holiday grief.
Stories of rural families facing loss highlight mental health and suicide awareness in National Suicide Awareness Month.
Recognize emotional, behavioral, and physical stress signals so you can act early, practice self-care, and seek help when needed.
University of Missouri Extension has information and resources for individuals, families, caregivers and others.
Missouri faces the largest shortage of behavioral health care providers in the U.S. Each of Missouri’s 99 rural counties is a designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area, with just 3.7% of the recommended supply filled, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist…
Supportive resources and guidance for coping with grief and loss, including emotional healing, mourning, and understanding the grieving process.
Learn resources and support for suicide prevention in rural communities during National Suicide Prevention Month.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The busy time of the year is upon us – prom, graduation, spring sports and end-of-school banquets. This flurry of activities can bring stress, especially in rural communities, where these activities may coincide with spring planting, says Jeremiah Terrell, a University of Missouri…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For many, the peace and quiet of country living is the American dream. But that dream can turn to a nightmare for those who become isolated and disconnected from their communities, says University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch.