In recognition of Mental Health Month, the American Farm Bureau Federation launched a comprehensive, easy-to-use online directory of resources for farmers, ranchers and their families who are experiencing stress and mental health challenges.
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Stress Busters
Stress management is important in taking care of your mind and body. Try these stress busters to help restore your balance.
Finding Control in Uncertain Times
To help you manage uncertain times, it is important to remember, “Uncertainty is a certain thing.” When you feel lost in uncertainty, use these tips.
Houseplants Liven Up Living Spaces
Coming in all shapes and sizes, houseplants add color and texture to the home. Studies point to houseplants as being good for your wellbeing too.
Addiction is a Family Disease
Addition is a family disease because family genetics are primarily responsible for determining who will have a problem with drugs and alcohol in their lifetime.
Experiencing Food Through Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is the practice of enjoying food with understanding and self-compassion, the experience of eating without judgment or guilt. Mindful eating helps us reconnect with our inner signals about hunger and fullness.
How to Stop Stress Eating
Trying to stop stress eating? Use these tips to help keep stress eating or emotional eating in check.
The Many Benefits of Gardening
Gardening provides many benefits from mood improvement to destressing to exercise. Planting and tending a garden can improve the way you look at things.
How to Reduce Your Child’s Stress
Similar to adults, children experience worries and feel stress. Here are some ways you can take steps to manage or prevent your child from feeling too stressed.
Spring FCS News: Mental Health Classes & Homemaker Dates
Free and open to the public, homemakers are sponsoring mental health classes this spring. Other homemaker dates include the annual fundraiser, county and area annual meetings, and more.
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