Mental Health Education

Caring for a family member can take many forms. Whether you are caring for your mother with dementia or your son with a disability, caregiving for a family member can be very rewarding yet very stressful.

Experiencing loneliness sometimes is part of the human experience. However, when experienced long-term, loneliness can lead to detrimental impacts on physical, mental, and emotional health. In a series of four fact sheets, Utah State University (USU) Exte

The U.S. surgeon general named loneliness a top public health issue in the U.S. (Murthy, 2023). In response, Utah State University (USU) Extension faculty developed four fact sheets to describe some of the most effective ways to reduce loneliness. This se

This third fact sheet describes ways to focus on what you can change. Many people who experience loneliness may feel that some aspects of social connection are outside of their control. However, focusing on what you can control can empower you to achieve

It is natural to want to offer help and support when someone we love or care about is experiencing loneliness. Paradoxically, this is one of the best ways to reduce our own loneliness. This fourth fact sheet suggests ways to ensure our efforts to support

All of us experience stress, and with it, unpleasant, uncomfortable, or distressing thoughts. Much of the time, people are able to manage the stress—we refocus on our lives and move on. At other times, however, stressful thoughts really impact people’s mo

Even now, several years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families are still dealing with the impacts of the pandemic and its closures (De & Sun, 2023; Kohls et al., 2023; Wolf & Schmitz, 2023). The pandemic’s long-lasting imp

Uncertainty and worry can be a common struggle for many people, whether they are uncertain about their jobs, health, or relationships. Events such as COVID-19 and the recent wars in Israel and Ukraine increase the stress and uncertainty many people face.

A great way to increase your life satisfaction during difficult times is by actively engaging in what matters most to you (Flowers et al., 2023; Wąsowicz et al., 2021). By engaging in actions that matter to you, you can live the life you value rather than

Learn about how to identify a teenage crisis, understand when it becomes a safety issue, and how to respond.

Learn how to help youth adjust and maintain their balance.

Experiencing awe boosts happiness, health, and social connections

Learn from the HEART team on therapist fit, therapy types & key questions to ask.

Learn from the HEART team on how to improve relationships.

The HEART Bunch share about ways to show kindness to yourself and others.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness.