David Brown

Human Sciences Extension and Outreach

Behavioral Health State Specialist
515-298-1505
dnbrown@iastate.edu

Articles by this author

When a couple has a healthy relationship, their family is more likely to be stable and their children have a greater opportunity to flourish, says David Brown, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

By: David Brown and Laura Sternweis

The Iowa Alpha Mu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, the honor society of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, recognized four “Friends of Extension” during their 2017 awards ceremony March 26.

By: David Brown and Robert Dodds

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Specialist David Brown has attained the designation of Certified Family Life Educator offered through the National Council on Family Relations.

By: David Brown and Laura Sternweis

Whether they are together as a couple or apart, when parents have a healthy relationship with each other, their family is more likely to be stable and their children have a greater opportunity to flourish, says David Brown, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

By: David Brown and Laura Sternweis

Suicide, prominently in the news with the recent deaths of well-known celebrities, is a major public health problem and a leading cause of death in the United States. It is important to know warning signs and how to find assistance.

By: Malisa Rader and David Brown

The stress of farming can strain a couple’s relationship, but the relationship doesn’t have to break, says David Brown, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

By: David Brown and Laura Sternweis

Iowa’s Veterans, active-duty military and the professionals who serve them are invited to learn about educational opportunities from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and its partners. “Building Awareness: The Military Community and ISU Extension and Outreach” is May 8 at Iowa State’s Memorial Union.

By: David Brown and Malisa Rader

David Brown will provide subject matter support and leadership to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach efforts related to behavioral health, such as farm stress, stress management, mental health literacy and disasters. He also will engage with military families.

By: David Brown and Laura Sternweis

Although mass shootings are statistically rare events, the stress these events may trigger can be overwhelming for some people. “We need to be better prepared to understand the reactions these shootings may evoke and how to better cope with them,” notes David Brown, behavioral health state specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

By: David Brown

With a $480,000 grant from USDA, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and partners in seven north central states will provide stress assistance programs to support people engaged in farming, ranching and other agriculture-related occupations.

By: David Brown and Laura Sternweis

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