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Managing Stress

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Read article: Spring forward with clearing the clutter
Spring forward with clearing the clutter
Clutter can be described as a disordered heap or mass of objects. When we think about what qualifies as clutter it can mean different things for...
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Read article: New Year's resolutions for mental health
New Year's resolutions for mental health
According to Google’s English Dictionary, the word “resolution” means a firm decision to do or not do something. So many of us feel that the...
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Read article: In a stressful season, seek nature
In a stressful season, seek nature
According to songwriters and composers Edward Pola and George Wyle, this is the most wonderful time of the year, but research indicates it may be...
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Read article: Managing holiday stress
Managing holiday stress
The American Psychological Association has conducted a nationwide survey in its Mind/Body campaign since 2007. The focus is to examine the state of...

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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. — 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 families. A...
Prevent accidents by focusing on safety during busy harvest season
URBANA, Ill. – A long stretch of clear skies is great news for Illinois farmers who are busy clearing fields during the fall harvest. It also means they may be working long hours more days in a row, which can increase risks for burnout, injury, and stress. “Farmers are in the field a...