Health & Well-Being

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Prolonged Social Isolation and Loneliness are Equivalent to Smoking 15 Cigarettes A Day
Understanding social isolation and loneliness in older adults. Learn More
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The Power of Connection: Preventing Youth Substance Misuse
This article presents research on chronic pain and resources available to NH residents Learn More
Chronic Pain is Real: Self-Management can help!
Chronic Pain is Real: Self-Management can help!
This article presents research on chronic pain and resources available to NH residents Learn More
Learn what you can do to support your loved ones and yourself
Suicide Prevention for Adults
Learn what you can do to support your loved ones and yourself
In the US, mental health issues among adults are prevalent: The National Institute of Health estimates that one in five adults experience mental illne... Learn More
Mental Health Awareness
UNH Extension Helping Coordinate Delivery of Mental Health First Aid® Throughout New Hampshire
UNH Extension is coordinating the delivery of the Mental Health First Aid® program throughout New Hampshire. This eight-hour training is designed to t... Learn More
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Understanding Farm Stress
Farmers experience unique stress and mental health challenges due to their occupation
Understanding farm stress and what contributes to it. Learn More
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UNH Extension Announces New Program Teams to Address Critical New Hampshire Needs in Health, Well-Being, Youth Development and Education
New programs will build off existing Extension expertise
To address critical needs in health, well-being, youth development and education, the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is re-orientin... Learn More
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Thawing your Holiday Turkey
Frozen turkeys are a great option for holiday meals but thawing them in safe way can be challenging. There are four safe methods to thaw a frozen turk... Learn More
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Systems of Change
Creating a network to support health and wellness in New Hampshire communities
Well Connected Communities, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is a national initiative of the Cooperative Extension System and the Nationa... Learn More
Become a 4-H Agri-STEM Volunteer Mentor
No experience necessary!
No experience necessary! Learn More