Farm Stress

Nathan Hardy describes the ways stress impacts communication between romantic partners, along with simple strategies to work through stress together and enrich relationships.

Kami Gallus explores common challenges and responses that communities and individuals face after disasters, and describes how individuals can help others promote safety, functioning and action as they work towards recovery.

Matt Brosi gives an overview of the state of mental health in Oklahoma and especially in rural areas of the state. Brosi also describes ways to provide support to individuals who struggle with mental health disorders as well as communities who experience increased risk for mental health challenges.

Jordan Shuler introduces a way of understanding the stress that farmers experience in Oklahoma and offers suggestions for how farmers or those who interact with farm families can manage the stress of farm life.

Jordan Shuler presents the concepts of mindfulness along with several strategies to help those who experience the stress of farm life. He helps distinguish helpful and less helpful ways of managing stress.

Amanda Szarzynski provides a detailed description of the warning signs of people who are at higher risk of suicide and advises on useful and impactful responses to support loved ones at risk of suicide.