CSBMG’s Blog

During this season of joy, love, and togetherness, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family. As we reflect on the year, we are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve and support our community.

Natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes can disrupt lives, but with the right preparation, families can stay safe and resilient. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension provides vital resources to help communities prepare for and recover from weather-related emergencies (UGA Extension, 2024).

In the first three months of the 2024 school year, the Children and Adolescents (C&A) and Emerging Adults (EA) mental health programs at CSBMG saw a significant rise in crisis presentations and hospitalizations. This period, marked by heightened crisis activity, offers a valuable opportunity to explore the relationship between the return to school and an increase in mental health crises among youth and young adults.

The holiday season is a time for festive gatherings and delicious meals, but it’s also an important time to practice food safety. According to food safety experts from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold is a critical step in preventing foodborne illnesses (Schwan, 2024).

Agriculture is the backbone of many rural economies, but it can also be a source of stress for those working in the field. Challenges like unpredictable weather, financial pressures, and physical demands can take a toll on mental health. UGA’s Cultivate platform highlights the importance of supporting farmers through education and innovation (University of Georgia, 2024).