Kansas City One Health Day

2025 Topic: Mental Health

11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Friday, Nov. 7

Join us for KC One Health Day on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the K-State Olathe campus. This year's theme is Mental Health. The One Health approach recognizes that a healthy mind is intrinsically linked to a healthy body, healthy animals and a healthy planet. Environmental stressors like climate change, pollution and habitat loss can directly impact human mental health, leading to increased rates of anxiety, depression and stress. Similarly, the health and well-being of animals, including companion animals, livestock and wildlife, can significantly affect human psychological states.

Agenda

10:45 – 11:30 a.m. | Set Up for Posters and Judges

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch and Poster Viewing

1-3 p.m. | One Health Day Program

Speakers and Panelists

	Gina Besenyi, Ph.D. Director of the Physical Activity Research in Community Settings Lab Panelist Read Gina's bio.
	Carolyn Henry, D.V.M., M.S. Director of the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction Speaker and Panelist Read Carolyn's bio.
	Emily Mailey, Ph.D. Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences Speaker and Panelist Read Emily's bio.
	Cassidy Moreau, L.M.S.W. Veterinary Social Worker Speaker and Panelist Read Cassidy's bio.
	Alexander Williams, Ph.D. Director of the Psychological Clinic at the KU Edwards Campus Event Moderator Read Alexander's bio.

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