Grief and loss : article
During Mental Health Awareness Month, two MU Extension specialists offer tips to help lighten the load for others.
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.
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…
University of Missouri Extension has information and resources for individuals, families, caregivers and others.
Supportive resources and guidance for coping with grief and loss, including emotional healing, mourning, and understanding the grieving process.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – During drought, plants and livestock suffer.So do farmers. Life in rural America can be rough, especially when weather-related events such as drought and flood put crops and livestock at risk.
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.