Contact the PROMISE Initiative
Mailing Address
PROMISE Initiative
Attn: Dr. David Buys or Mary Nelson Robertson
945 Stone Blvd.
Box 9805
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone numbers
(662) 325 -3060
(662) 207-7267
Use the form below.
Publications
News
STARKVILLE, Miss. – A Mississippi State University Extension instructor has been selected to a national Extension Foundation committee focused on improving mental health.
RAYMOND, Miss. -- Edward Jenkins manages his family’s small farm in Grace, Mississippi. It’s property that has been in his family since the 1940s.
Like other farms, Jenkins’ family-run operation is a delicate balancing act of making the right decisions and dealing with issues that are beyond a farmer’s control, including weather and markets. It’s a high-pressure business.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes, and stress is a normal part of life. Too much unchecked stress can lead to physical and mental health challenges that must be addressed. Know the signs to watch for and learn what to do when you or someone you know needs help.