Practical Steps for Daily Mental Health

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being  Season 8 | Episode 50 Join Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Natese Dockery as they wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month with a focused conversation on reducing stigma, recognizing the signs of stress, and building simple, sustainable habits to support daily mental well‑being. Topics include what Mental Health Awareness Month means, how language and openness can reduce stigma, common emotional, cognitive, and behavioral signs of stress, practical stress‑management strategies, and tips for caregivers navigating the challenges of summer routines. The show also highlights the weekly Mental Health Minute video series and resources from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension. To view the Mental Health Minute playlist on YouTube, click below. For Mental Health support, 988 The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, every day.  988 | The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) provides training for anyone who wants to help those experiencing mental health challenges. For more information, click the link below: QPR Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any topic discussed on Talking FACS. Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Extension           Website           Facebook           Instagram           FCS Learning Channel