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Events (12)

Mental Health First Aid for the Ag Community

8 AM - 3:30 PM

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00

Online

Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community July Webinar

8 AM - 3:30 PM

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 12:00

Online

family walking in cattle barn mental health for farmers

Illinois Strong Couples Project: Relationship Education

Self-paced

Sun, 08/01/2021 - 12:00 - Tue, 08/31/2021 - 12:00

Online

Illinois strong couples project

Agronomy Days Tour 3: Urbana

9 AM to noon

Thu, 08/05/2021 - 12:00

3603 S. Race St., Urbana, IL

Illinois Strong Couples Project: Relationship Education

Self-paced

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00 - Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:00

Online

Illinois Strong Couples Project

Mental Health First Aid for the Ag Community

8 AM - 3:30 PM

Mon, 09/13/2021 - 12:00

Online

Illinois Strong Couples Project: Relationship Education

Self-paced

Fri, 10/01/2021 - 12:00 - Sun, 10/31/2021 - 12:00

Online

Illinois strong couples project

Illinois Strong Couples Project: Relationship Education

Self-paced

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 12:00 - Tue, 11/30/2021 - 12:00

Online

Illinois strong couples project

Illinois Strong Couples Project: Relationship Education

Self-paced

Wed, 12/01/2021 - 12:00 - Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00

Online

Illinois strong couples project

Illinois Strong Couples Project: Relationship Education

Self-paced

Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00 - Mon, 01/31/2022 - 12:00

Online

Illinois strong couples project

Illinois Strong Couples Project: Relationship Education

Self-paced

Tue, 02/01/2022 - 12:00 - Mon, 02/28/2022 - 12:00

Online

Illinois strong couples project

Illinois Strong Couples Project: Relationship Education

Self-paced

Tue, 03/01/2022 - 12:00 - Thu, 03/31/2022 - 12:00

Online

Illinois strong couples project

Blog Posts (34)

Have an Olympic mindset

An arrow that has the word Motivation on it.

Ease your child's stress about leaving for college

Using mindful movement for stress reduction

person sitting on mat overlooking a lake

Taking steps to support our mental health

Achieving balance in your life

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Taking care of your energy body

Everyone's Mental Health Matters

Fence with signs saying Don't Give Up, You are not Alone, You Matter

Taking Care of One Another

Taking Care of One Another

Kind mind, happy heart

animated hearts and smiley face emojis

Feeling worn to the bone?

Make 2021 your year

Managing the winter blues

person reading book with tea cup on table

An attitude of gratitude this Thanksgiving

Give Thanks pumpkin decoration hanging on front door

ISP Fellow Ana Paula Sanchez Bustamante Bailon: In her own words

Ana Paula with the Senator Omar Aquino, Ivan Gonzales his staff and Dr. Layla Suleiman. Also, the founder of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Humboldt Park and his staff.

Impulse control and your child

Two young girls hugging and laughing

The journey toward freedom

Tiempo de calidad con los niños

Fighting social isolation

woman smiling

Additional ways to build resilience

flowerpot with plant and heart

Building Personal Resiliency

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Feeling grateful during difficult times

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Illinois Extension CED Coronavirus-19 Survey Results

Explaining PTSD to your child

Helping young children handle stress

father with child writing

Unplug and re-engage in life

family sitting on bench

Be an intentional family

family walking in the woods on trail

Being grateful is good for you

heart ornament with I am grateful printed on it

5 Minute Mindfulness for Daily Life

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Practice Mindful Eating for Your Health

person eating apple

Immerse Yourself in Nature for Improved Health

person hiking towards woods

Practice Mindfulness in May

Mindfulness for Stress Reduction

neon pink sign that says breatheIn today’s world, especially now, no one is immune to feeling stressed. Eustress or positive stress can help motivate us to do well and get things accomplished. However, according to University of Illinois Extension educators, if stress accumulates and is not managed effectively or there is no outlet for it – stress can become chronic and have adverse effects on our minds and bodies. Chronic stress has potentially harmful effects across the lifespan on the brain, on one’s

Don't grow distant from your garden!

beet greens and lettuce greens

Mason County 4-H Federation Members Spread Holiday Cheer Along with an Important Message

4-H youth distributing gifts to farmers

News Releases (17)

Will you save a life? Register to support farm mental health efforts

Midwestern farmers, ranchers can find tools to thrive with new resource center

Deployments bring changes, challenges, opportunities

Local Youth Participate in Mental Health Discussions

Military families face challenges, feel invisible at times

Meditation series supports mental health, well-being for school staff

Avoid, adapt, alter, accept: Stress management tools help farm families

Farm families in 6 central Illinois counties to benefit from initiative

Wellness Wednesdays webinar series offers strategies to promote mental and physical wellbeing

Your Thoughts Matter Online Series for Youth Ages 13 and Older

Four Seasons Gardening webinars return in 2021

COVID-19 pandemic bringing some couples closer together; driving others apart

4-H club helps youth experiencing anxiety, stress, depression

Online relationship program launches to support Illinois couples

Wellness, nutrition education training for early childcare providers

Teens & Mental Health: Study finds 7 in 10 teens struggle with mental health

Rural Resilience virtual course gives farmers tools to manage stress

Staff (4)

Jamita Brown

Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth Development

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Tessa Hobbs-Curley

Family Life Extension Educator

Sonia Lopez

Sonia Lopez

Cook County Community Health Educator

Pam Schallhorn

Pam Schallhorn

Extension Specialist - Region 2 Community & Economic Development