Research
Skills to Support Mental Health in Uncertain Times Part 1: Being Open
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...
Skills to Support Mental Health in Uncertain Times Part 2: Cultivating Awareness
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....
Skills to Support Mental Health in Uncertain Times Part 3: Being Engaged
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...
Caring for a Family Member During Stressful Times: Considerations for Maintaining Mental Health
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.
Managing Stress for Agricultural Producers: Learning to “Unhook”
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...
Utahns' Wellbeing and Mental Health by Rural-Urban Location
Those living in the rural U.S. face some unique mental health challenges. Approximately one-fifth of the U.S. population live in rural areas, and about one-fifth of those living in rural areas have some form of mental illness.
Utahns' Wellbeing and Mental Health: Insights From The Utah Wellbeing Survey
People in the United States face unique challenges today, including poor mental health. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. is currently facing a mental health crisis (2023).