Heather Sedges, PhD, CFLE

Addressing human development & family issues with research-based info you can use. Associate Professor & UT Extension Human Development Specialist

[Assistant Secretary for Health @HHS_ASH]

This month is World Suicide Prevention Month. #COVID19 may have you or someone you love feeling more stressed, worried, or down than usual. Taking care of your mental health is essential. To help manage your mental health, learn where to get support https://t.co/xBnlu9GFs0

[Heather Sedges, PhD, CFLE @DrSedges]

Suicide Prevention in the Agricultural Community https://t.co/KtB2KJL5Oz via @FacebookWatch

[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

An impactful visit today with @timburchett @UT_President @UTIA_SVP and many others at the @CheeseCowsWows farm owned by John & Celia Harrison. @DrSedges and @shelrose18 gave excellent talks on farmer stress initiatives and the Next Chapter program for high school students.

[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

As kids head back to crowded classrooms, their immune systems will need a boost! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss practical ways to help protect our kids from common illnesses- and protect ourselves, too. Listen here" https://t.co/b1WMCxbIWF @UTExtensionFCS @UTExt_Dean

[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

What a wonder afternoon celebrating the career of @UTIA_SVP Tim Cross! Thank you for all you’ve done to make UTIA the leader in providing #RealLifeSolutions for Tennessee and beyond! @UT_President @DondePlowman @UTAgResearch @UTSystemNews @TNFarmBureau @TNAgriculture

[Heather Sedges, PhD, CFLE @DrSedges]

It was so moving to hear about all of the great work being done by colleagues this afternoon.
I'm humbled to be recognized and grateful for the support. https://t.co/CGRqtaq8M5
@UTIAg @UTExtensionFCS

[Heather Sedges, PhD, CFLE @DrSedges]

@DrVectorBio Prayers and strength to all!

[Heather Sedges, PhD, CFLE @DrSedges]

@eleanor_fp I hope all -80 degrees Celsius freezers have someone who looks at them as you do.

[Commonwealth Fund @commonwealthfnd]

Drug overdose deaths among Black Americans increased by 48% in the first 9 months of the pandemic.
Explore overdose mortality increases across other racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.: https://t.co/APH8Di4zmA

[Rachel Margolis @margolis_r]

I get calls frequently asking about what is happening to divorce rates? Thanks to new research from @ncfr @BGSU_Sociology, we have updated data from the US comparing 1990 and 2019 divorce rates. Divorce decreased for younger adults and increased a lot for older ones.

[Christopher R. Narayanan @Chris_Narayanan]

Hanging in my predecessor's office...

#ExtensionLife

[Heather Sedges, PhD, CFLE @DrSedges]

@UTExt_Dean @Tennessee4H @utextension @UTIAg Attending round-up is always so hope-giving to me! Glad they were able to gather and shine bright!

[Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh @DepSecBronaugh]

I’m honored to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and stand alongside @SecVilsack to be a champion for America’s rural communities, families, farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers.

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

If a child can do advanced math, speak multiple languages, and get top grades in school, but can't manage their emotions, practice conflict resolution, handle stress, none of that other stuff is really going to matter. 🧠

[Tennille Short @teacakeshort]

Life is slowly getting back to normal, but what if your kids are showing signs of increased stress?
@UTExtensionFCS Madison County offers tips to help them transition back to pre-COVID life.

[Heather Sedges, PhD, CFLE @DrSedges]

There are SO many other ways to parent. Don’t hit children, don’t hit animals, heck…just don’t hit things. Hands are for helping, not hurting.

[CNN @CNN]

Spanking does not appear to improve a child's positive behavior or social competence, a review of global studies finds. https://t.co/N4f20D4awl

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

Don't be impressed by money, followers, degrees, and titles.
Be impressed by kindness, integrity, humility, and generosity.

[UT Institute of Agriculture @UTIAg]

We are going through challenging & uncertain times, but one thing remains certain, the people of UTIA are here for you. @UTIA_SVP @UT_President @UTSystemNews @UTExtensionFCS @UTAgResEcon @UTPlantSciences @UT_Herbert @utcvm @TNAlumnus @TNFarmBureau

[Heather Sedges, PhD, CFLE @DrSedges]

"Still Life with COVID-19" by Jackson Oreste Wallace, age 8. Inspired by Paul Cézan's "Still Life with Apples". #betweenartandquarantine #TussenKunstenQuarataine