MSU helps Michigan residents care for their mental health
From families to farmers, we strive to make a difference by providing programs and resources to help Michiganders care for their mental health.
1 in 5
U.S. adults lives with a mental illness
50%
of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health illness or disorder in their lifetime
111 million
Americans live in mental health professional shortage areas
Mental Health Programs
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Managing Stress and Anxiety
Helpful tips for families dealing with stress and anxiety.
BURY SEEDS, NOT STRESS
Effects of Stress on Our Bodies
Long-term stress impacts every aspect of our lives, and each of us shows our stress in different ways. Recognizing our signs and symptoms is the beginning of taking care of that stress and improving our overall wellness.
BURY SEEDS, NOT STRESS
Positive Self Talk
When we are stressed, we can become overwhelmed with negative thoughts. One tool for dealing with our own negative inner dialogue is to learn to use positive self-talk. This webinar explores some simple tips you can to begin to use right away.
Mental Health Articles
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Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
Published on January 5, 2021
People can recover from opioid dependence or misuse with treatment, counseling and support. -
Treat yourself
Published on January 4, 2021
Treating yourself is an act of self-care. -
Keep naloxone on hand to save a life
Published on November 24, 2020
Having naloxone available and ready to use can help save a life. -
Health programs for veterans living with chronic pain
Published on November 24, 2020
MSU Extension offers evidence-based programs with alternative approaches for pain management. -
Mental health resources for veterans
Published on November 20, 2020
Connecting military veterans and service providers with mental health resources at Michigan State University Extension.
Upcoming Mental Health Events
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Jan 13
Mindfulness for Better Living Lunch and Learns
January 13, 2021 – April 21, 2021
Mindfulness for Better Living includes a suite of one-time workshops to help people learn ways to use mindfulness to manage everyday stress.
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Feb 3
ONLINE WISE February 3-March 10
February 3, 2021 – March 10, 2021 Online
Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) provides education on topics including health and wellness, medication use, stress management, depression and substance use.
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Feb 8
Weekly Wits Workout
February 8, 2021 – July 19, 2021 Online
This online program provides activities for older adults to challenge their memory, recall, and problem-solving skills in an online group setting.
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Feb 18
Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health (PATH)
February 18, 2021 – March 25, 2021 Zoom
The Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (Diabetes PATH in Michigan) was developed and tested by Stanford University to help people learn techniques and strategies for the day-to-day management of diabetes.
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Apr 8
Mindful Morning Coffee Hour April 2021
April 8, 2021 – April 29, 2021
Typically, we respond to stress as if we were on autopilot. Our brain is wired to go down the same pathways we have used before. Mindfulness offers a way out of this trap.
Experts
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Adam Ingrao, Ph.D.
Extension Specialist: MSU Extension Veterans' Liaison / Agricultural Entomologist
ingraoad@msu.edu
906-293-3203
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Eric Karbowski
Community Behavioral Health Extension Educator
karbows8@msu.edu
989-317-4079
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Kea Norrell-Aitch
Child and Family Development Educator, Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid Coordinator
kea@msu.edu
586-469-6264
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Holly Tiret
Social emotional health and wellbeing across the life span
tiret@msu.edu
616-632-7893