Farm Stress News and Articles

The practice of waiting

Published on July 17, 2024
The complicated act of patience.
ABC’s of changing your thoughts and feelings to change your behavior

Published on June 18, 2024
Change negative thoughts through a three-step practice.
Togetherall cultivates online support for farmers

Published on May 9, 2024
Discover Togetherall, an online community for farmers, and explore additional resources provided by MSU Extension. Remember, you're never alone in your journey.
MSU Extension farm stress program receives donation from Cherry Republic, Inc.

Published on May 6, 2024
Cherry Republic, Inc. donated a portion of all sales during the month of February to the MSU Extension Managing Farm Stress program to support mental health and wellbeing of Michigan farmers.
The many benefits of mindful body scan meditations

Published on March 21, 2024
Mindful body scan meditations can help relieve pain, depression and anxiety, as well as improve the quality of your sleep. Learn how to practice your own body scan and access other mindfulness resources from MSU Extension.
Slow your breath, improve your health!

Published on January 29, 2024
Slow breathing techniques have been shown to increase feelings of relaxation while decreasing depression, anxiety, and anger.
Shoot for farm safety

Published on January 24, 2024
Ensuring safe firearm storage is vital. Safe firearm storage complies with legal requirements and significantly reduces the risk of accidents, suicides and unintentional harm, fostering a safer environment for families and communities.
Want to live a healthier, more successful life? Play more!

Published on December 22, 2023
Play is more than just fun. It’s essential to overall wellbeing across the lifespan.
Three types of loneliness in farming

Published on November 15, 2023
Understand the factors that drive feelings of social, emotional and cultural loneliness in farming.
Understanding cortisol, the stress hormone

Published on November 10, 2023
In today's fast-paced world, understanding and managing cortisol is the key to reducing stress, boosting your overall health and enhancing your quality of life.