Stress Resources
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month! Mental health is an issue that is too often ignore by our society, while also being a struggle many many people face.
Click Here for our Mental Health Publication, where we talk about common symptoms to watch for, and resources to find help.
Americans are, as a whole, moving through an extremely traumatic event, complete with extensive disruption to their normal lives. These kinds of events can trigger or exacerbate mental health issues. Be aware, care for yourself and those around you, and do not be afraid to ask for help.
Stress Management
Weekly Mindful Mondays - Information and Social Media Links Here
Stress Management: Managing Time, Work, and Family - PDF Here
Stress Management - PDF Here
Managing Rural Stress (Worksheet) - PDF Here
Best Ways to Manage Stress - Link to Harvard Website Here
Six Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress - Link to Harvard Website Here
Exercise and Mental Health - Link to Health Direct Website Here
Managing Stress and Pursuing Wellness in Times of Tight Margins - PDF Here
Family Stress
Family Members Handle Stress Differently - PDF Here
Managing Stress During the Coronavirus Outbreak - Website Link Here
Supporting Families During Covid-19 - Website Link Here
Understanding Symptoms
Understanding Stress and Depression - PDF Here
Understanding Suicide and Depression - PDF Here
What Can I Do to Help? - PDF Here
Agricultural Stressors
The Farmers Mental Health Crisis: Understanding the Vulnerable Population - Website Link Here
Understanding Key Stresses in Farming and Ranching - Website Link Here
The Surprising Reality of Depression and Suicide Among Farmers - Website Link Here
Farm Family Resources
Farm Family Stressors: Private Problems, Public Issue - Website Link Here
Preventing Farmer Suicide: Collaboration and Communication - YouTube Link Here
Farm Stress & Decision-Making During Challenging Times - Website Link Here
Stress Reducing Strategies
A Mindfulness-Based Approach in Reducing Stress - PDF Here
How Do Farmers and Their Families Cope with Stress? - Website Link Here
12 Tools for Your Wellness Toolbox in Times of Farm Stress - PDF Here
My Coping Strategies (Worksheet) - PDF Here
Rural Health Information Hub - Website Link Here
Resources, Hotlines, and Services
K-State Counseling Services - Website Link Here
Disaster Distress Helpline - Website Link Here - Or call 1-800-985-5990
National Domestic Violence Hotline - Website Link - Or call 1-800-799-7223 or 1-800-787-3224
How COVID-19 May Increase Domestic Violence and Child Abuse - Article Link Here
Intimate Partner Resources - Fact and Resource Sheet Here
Crisis Text Line - Website Link Here - Or Text HOME to 741741
National Alliance for Mental Health - Website Link Here
COVID-19 Guide - Website Link Here
Agricultural Resources and Hotlines
Kansas AG Stress Resources - Website Link Here - Or call 1-800-447-1985
Rural Health Information Hub - Website Link Here
Kansas Farm Bureau: Mental Health Resources - Website Link Here
Farm Aid Hotline - Call 1-800-327-6243, Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Website Here - Or call 1-800-273-8255
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