Tag: Stress Management

Prevention Before Intervention: A 4-H Community Pride Project

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
June 3, 2026

Guest Author: Lani Lopez-Logan The Wakulla County 4-H Community Pride Project took a powerful step toward youth awareness and prevention this year with “Prevention Before Intervention,” a teen town hall created by youth, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community Pride, Mental Health, Prevention, Service Learning, Stress Management, Teen Leadership

Paws, Breathe, Relax: Stress Management for You and Your Pet

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 11, 2026

By: Giselle Navarro, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Family and Consumer Sciences Intern Brenda Marty Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent IV Stress is a part of everyday life—for ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Avoid Stress, Community Health, Control Stress, Decrease Stress Level, Families And Consumers Managing Stress, Feel Less Stressed, Fostering Positive Interactions, Health, Human-animal Bond, Lower Stress, Pet Therapy, Recognizing Stress, Stress, Stress And Coping, Stress Management, Ways To Handle Stress, Work And Life

Pets are Good for Mental Health

by Samantha Kennedy
October 6, 2025

Today’s world can offer up a lot of stressors and as a result, many individuals face mounting pressures and mental health challenges. Recent studies reveal that pet ownership provides a unique sense of comfort and stability that can alleviate ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Mental Health, Pets, Stress, Stress Management, Stress Relief

Mental Health Matters: Stress Vs. Anxiety

by angelikakeene
April 9, 2025

Everyone feels stress; it’s a normal part of life. Sometimes, stress can even help us focus, like when meeting a deadline. But stress and anxiety are often confused. Are they the same? No, they’re different. Understanding the difference ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, Stress Management

Know Your Numbers to Improve Your Health

by Hillary MacMichael
January 10, 2025

Happy New Year, 2025, everyone! A new year is an opportunity to create new resolutions, goals, and focus on the things that matter most. Speaking of goals, maybe one of your goals this year is to be healthier. One of the first steps that you ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Health, Heart Health, Nutrition, Ocextension, Physical Activity, Stress Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

Tips for Stress Free Holidays

by Lori Wiggins
December 9, 2024

Holidays can be a wonderful time, but they often bring stress with busy schedules, expectations, and planning. Here are some tips for a stress-free holiday: Plan Ahead Set a Budget: Decide how much you can spend on gifts, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Family, Holidays, Lifestyle, Stress Management, Taylor County

Mentally Thriving, Not Just Surviving, the Holidays

by angelikakeene
December 5, 2024

The holiday season, while often joyful, can also bring stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. Balancing obligations, financial pressures, and expectations while maintaining well-being can feel overwhelming. This year, rather than just surviving ... READ MORE

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Tags: Health, Mental Health, Stress Management

Relieve Stress with Creativity Therapy

by Hillary MacMichael
May 17, 2024

Have you ever heard of creativity therapy? Creativity therapy is the use of drawing, painting, writing, sculpting, or playing music as a form of stress relief. It is similar to art therapy, but creativity therapy is a more general term for using ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Creativity, Mental Health, Ocextension, Stress Management, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County

How Happiness Impacts Health

by Morgan Roth
March 14, 2023

Authored by Angelika Keene & Hailey Peirce We all have an innate sense of what happiness is. Happiness is a universal feeling that we all desire to have. But did you know that happiness has been shown to actually impact various aspects ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Health And Wellness, Health Benefits, Healthy Habits, Journaling, Mental Health, Productivity, Stress Management, Walking, Wellness

Healthier ways to cope with stress

by Samantha Kennedy
March 28, 2022

“Stressed is just desserts spelled backwards.” When I was younger, I took this saying to heart. If I was stressed, I reached for the sweets. That instant rush of sugar to my brain provided a feeling of happiness and contentment. But it was ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Managing Stress, Stress, Stress Management

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