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Iowa News 7 KWWL Video Spot
(KWWL) — Being a farmer means dealing with a continually unpredictable career field with challenges far beyond your control whether it be severe weather, market prices, or international trade disputes.
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Iowa Farm Bureau News Release
News Release: During May Mental Health Month, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) wants farmers to know help is available. Ongoing wellness coaching and counseling through Personal Assistance Services which can be accessed via phone, text, live chat or video.
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KMA Land 960 AM Interview
Dr. John Lawrence of ISU spoke on the importance of having this free new service for farm families
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MindHealth Matters June 2023
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. In this edition of MindHealth Matters, we’ll cover the importance of legal and financial planning for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, 6 things you can do right now to tackle social anxiety, how to handle conflict when your parenting styles clash, and the trap of toxic masculinity & femininity.
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MindHealth Matters May 2023
This issue covers the importance of mental health, advice on how to choose a counselor, the power of positive thinking, how to stay emotionally hydrated, 10 relationship red flags, wellbeing in the workplace: a guide for supervisors, 5 tips to help you save for your vacation, and 4 meals to make eating breakfast easy.
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MindHealth Matters April 2023
April brings both alcoholism awareness and autism awareness. In this edition of MindHealth Matters, you’ll learn the dangers of alcohol abuse and how to get help for you or someone you love. You’ll find insight into understanding autism and the unique challenges it brings to the workplace, along with tips for supervisors.
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MindHealth Matters March 2023
This issue covers March as National Disability Awareness Month, drug and alcohol use in the workplace, understanding self-harm, how to master the discipline of joy, unplugging to recharge, 7 reasons to hire persons with disabilities (and 10 ways to support them in the workplace), tax extensions, and 6 healthy eating tips you can use right now.
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MindHealth Matters February 2023
February is American Heart Month, which makes it the perfect time to focus on nurturing yourself, others, and even your finances. In this edition of MindHealth Matters, we’ll share ways to do that and more. Learn 5 reasons why you’ll want to become an optimist, dive into dating yourself as an important part of self-care, discover 3 easy ways to eat heart healthy, and figure out how to find balance between working and caregiving.
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MindHealth Matters January 2023
January marks the beginning of those dreaded New Year’s decrees. Why not try something different this year and get rid of those resolutions? In this edition of MindHealth Matters, you’ll find ways to make small lifestyle changes that stick, build healthy eating habits into your routine, and plan for tax essentials.
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