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Are you feeling stressed, anxious, angry or overwhelmed? You are not alone.
The 2019 disaster events worsened challenges for rural Nebraskans already experiencing stress from a downturn in the agricultural economy. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic is creating additional challenges that affect our mental health and quality of life.
It is important to stay connected during tough times. Sometimes reaching out is what makes us Nebraska Strong.
The Wellness in Tough Times grant project focuses on providing stress-reducing resources and support to rural Nebraskans. The project is supported by Nebraska Extension, The Center for Disaster Philanthropy Midwest Early Recovery Fund and the Peter Kiewit Foundation.
We are here to support you during this challenging time.
Let’s start the conversation!
New! The Wellness in Tough Times Toolkit contains resources, stories, and lessons learned by a New Technologies in Agricultural Extension team and partners in Nebraska.
Wellness in Tough Times Toolkit
Watch the WTT Video Series WTT Team Project Sponsors
Wellness in Tough Times Mailer
View October 2020 Mailer
View May 2020 Mailer
"Start the Conversation" Bingo Card Mailer
Taking Care During Tough Times Series
Videos and Podcasts
Nebraska Extension invites you to watch a series of videos with strategies to improve your well-being and reduce stress during this challenging time. The four-part series, led by Dr. Christine Chasek, can be viewed on your computer or smartphone. Audio recordings are also available.
COVID-19: Go Away! (How are you coping?)
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought so many uncertainties to daily life and challenges to our mental well-being. How are you coping? Watch to see how you can stay in the healthy zone.
Videos
Part 1 Part 2Audio Podcast
Part 1 Part 2
Are You at Your Wit’s End?
Staying home and staying healthy has everyone spending a lot of time together. Are you at your wit’s end? Watch to see how you can adapt to the new normal.
Videos
Part 1 Part 2Audio Podcast
Part 1 Part 2
About the Author
Christine Chasek, LIMHP, LADC
Associate Professor, Counseling and School Psychology, University of Nebraska at Kearney
Director, Behavioral Health Education Center, Kearney
Dr. Chasek is a practicing clinician with strong rural roots after starting life in the Panhandle and migrating to a small rural town in central Nebraska. She is passionate about the emotional health of Nebraska’s rural families and communities.
Wellness in Tough Times Team
Reach out to a team member for information on how you can get involved!
Our Sponsors
The Wellness in Tough Times grant project focuses on providing stress-reducing resources and support to rural Nebraskans. The project is supported by Nebraska Extension, Midwest Early Recovery Fund and Peter Kiewit Foundation.
