Beyond the Field Homecoming Address: Prioritize Mental Health by Nurturing Connections

We often hear about the importance of taking care of our bodies – eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep. But our mental health also plays a big role in our physical health and well-being.

Tiara Fennell, assistant clinical professor in the School of Public Health and clinic director for the Center for Healthy Families, says in the 2024 Beyond the Field Homecoming address that mental health isn’t something to tackle alone.

The annual lecture showcases researchers at the University of Maryland who are tackling the grand challenges of our time, from climate change to systemic racism to global health. Homecoming’s Beyond the Field lecture goes off the gridiron and into the classroom to showcase our faculty’s impactful work.

Fennell in this year’s installment shares how you can nurture the connections with family and friends to create meaningful change for your own mental health and beyond.