Building youth resilience

Young people face unique concerns including school violence, farm stress and mental health. Program staff can help youth cope with these challenges.

Research briefs

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

By Melissa Persing, Extension educator

Early traumas can change the structure and function of the brain and how a person responds to stress and disease. 

Practical guides

Helping youth to cope with cancellations and loss

By Kathryn Sharpe and Karyn Santl, Extension educators

Losses can cause significant disappointment -- even feelings of grief.

Creating space for dialogue on difficult and important topics with youth

By Karyn Santl, MaryAnn Anderson and Dianna Kennedy, Extension educators

How to have open conversations about tough topics.

More from Extension

• Coping with rural stress
• Social responsibility and COVID-19
• What is mental health?
• Trauma and healing

Contact

Kate Walker, kcwalker@umn.edu