MSU Extension Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health Resources for Veterans

Published on February 10, 2021
Connecting military veterans and service providers with mental health resources in Michigan.
A high quality of life is possible, even with chronic conditions

Published on February 4, 2021
You can prevent and improve chronic health conditions.
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.
Alternatives ways to manage chronic pain

Published on December 29, 2020
There are many lifestyle and alternative treatments to medication for managing chronic pain.
Preventing opioid misuse

Published on December 7, 2020
Potential risks of opioid use and what you can do.
Health benefits of nature

Published on December 3, 2020
There are many mental health and physical health benefits from spending time outside in nature.
Preventing and responding to opioid overdoses

Published on November 25, 2020
Being prepared to prevent or respond to an opioid overdose can help save a life.
Opioid use considerations

Published on November 24, 2020
Prescription opioids like Vicodin can be used to effectively manage pain. However, there are important risks and considerations to take into account before using these medications.
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.
MSU Extension providing Northern Michigan community webinars on opioid misuse prevention

Published on November 2, 2020
Free community presentations share what communities can do to promote opioid use disorder prevention and recovery.
Supporting Mental Health & Reducing Stress

Published on July 20, 2020
As a result of MSU Extension’s social-emotional health programming, children and adults across Michigan learned how to manage anger, reduce stress, practice mindfulness and strengthen their families’ and communities’ understanding.
Managing stress and anxiety during the novel coronavirus pandemic

Published on March 18, 2020
You and your family may be feeling more stressed or anxious than usual. This is normal. Learn strategies to identify and manage stress and anxiety in you and your children.
Mental health awareness

Published on June 1, 2018
When you know more about mental illness, you can help decrease the stigma associated with it.
Be an advocate for mental health

Published on June 30, 2017
1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to help and support them.