Mental wellbeing : article
Keep the spark alive with these 10 expert-backed tips to nurture romance, deepen connection, and strengthen your relationship every day.
During Mental Health Awareness Month, two MU Extension specialists offer tips to help lighten the load for others.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The time between harvest and holidays can be among the most stressful months of the year for farmers and their families.
University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch wants farmers and their families to know that they don’t have to face stress alone. Help…
MOBERLY, Mo. – Holidays can be some of the happiest times of the year, but they can also pose special challenges.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Winter days are shorter, darker and colder. Holidays and their aftermath can add stress. This seasonal shift can leave employees more apt to hibernate than focus on work. And that can affect a business’s productivity and bottom line.
Lack of sleep on the farm raises stress, accident risks and costs. Learn tips to rest well, boost health and protect your bottom line.
We know that eating to meet our nutritional needs promotes physical wellness. But consuming a meal should focus not just on the nutritional value but also the social and emotional value, writes MU Extension human development specialist Maria Calvert.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Use of legal and illegal substances sometimes increases during the holidays. It might be extra celebratory cocktails with friends or self-medication to deal with depression or stress.
Heroes to Hives provides veterans with beekeeping training, fostering camaraderie and a renewed sense of purpose.
Research in northeastern Missouri explores high firearm suicide rates and offers resources to support rural families and mental health awareness.
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.
Supportive resources and guidance for coping with grief and loss, including emotional healing, mourning, and understanding the grieving process.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For five generations, the James O’Donnell Funeral Home has held the hands and hearts of grieving northeastern Missouri families as they said their goodbyes.
Fifth-generation owner Jimmy O’Donnell says no time in history challenged him and other rural funeral directors more than the…
It is important to take care of our mental health through daily and weekly self-care. There are times in life when we are going to feel overwhelmed whether it’s impending deadlines, a long to-do list, tension with a family member or friend, everyone experiences stress. The response to that stress…
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri farmers and ranchers increasingly struggle with mental health challenges and access to resources. The state’s rural suicide rate is growing faster than in urban counties, increasing 78% between 2003 and 2017.
Support and resources help farmers protect crops, livestock, and mental health during drought conditions.
Stress relief tips for farmers and ranchers during harvest—tune in, take a break, get rest, and care for yourself amid challenging conditions.
A study explores the link between isolation and mental health in rural communities, aiming to inform future interventions.
Rural Missouri faces rising mental health challenges; teletherapy and awareness programs provide critical support to farm families.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri farmers and rural families seeking mental health support can turn to the new AgriStress Helpline.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so they say. Picture-perfect families with perfectly coiffed hair and pearly white smiles appear in matching holiday attire in countless holiday television commercials. Perfectly wrapped gifts wait under perfectly decorated trees. How…
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and MU Extension has compiled resources to help break down barriers to mental health services for Missourians.
“To be an effective caregiver, you have to be able to take care of yourself,” says Naomi Meinertz, University of Missouri Extension state specialist in aging. MU Extension offers a six-week program that helps caregivers do just that. MU Extension specialists began offering the course, "Powerful…
Learn resources and support for suicide prevention in rural communities during National Suicide Prevention Month.
When a farmer or farm family needs help, signs of stress are often slow to appear, but at other times may be quickly apparent, says Karen Funkenbusch, University of Missouri Extension assistant professor. However the symptoms appear, MU Extension offers resources to help farmers and their families.
Refresh your habits with holistic goals, new routines, and mindful movement for clearer thinking, better health, and inner peace.
Telehealth expands mental health access for rural Missourians, offering remote, convenient care through phones or the internet.
Travel can boost mood, reduce stress, and build resilience, but planning ahead helps manage challenges and protect mental health.