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Read article: Celebrate Mental Health Month in May
Celebrate Mental Health Month in May
May is Mental Health Month, and University of Illinois Extension is joining Mental Health America (MHA) to focus on a simple, shared goal: helping...
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Read article: Holiday stress: Tips for a healthier, happier season
Holiday stress: Tips for a healthier, happier season
Each year during the winter holidays, watching It’s a Wonderful Life by Frank Capra is a tradition for me. The holidays are a natural time...
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Read article: This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.
This September: Start a conversation. Be the difference.
Each September is national Suicide Prevention Month. In 2023, 12.8 people seriously thought about suicide and 1.5 million people attempted it. Over...
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Read article: When children mourn
When children mourn
Grief is a difficult experience for people of all ages, but navigating grief and loss can be especially challenging and confusing for young children...

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Illinois Extension to Host Winter Wellness Miniseries
CATLIN, Ill - There are many joys that can be experienced in winter, from the holidays, snow, and festive events. However, even with the positivity of the holiday season, the stress of it all can be a bit too much to handle. Winter can also bring the chill temperatures and an increased need to...
Josie Rudolphi, agricultural and biological engineering professor, is conducting a five-year study on the mental health of agricultural adolescents and adults. Photo by Fred Zwicky.
Farm stressors affect mental health of adults and adolescent children
URBANA, Ill. β€” Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers face substantial mental health challenges. Research indicates they often experience higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to the general population, but less is known about the effects on their...