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.

 

Registration includes lunch.
  • General admission - $30
  • Student/Teacher admission - $15

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
Gina Besenyi, Ph.D.

Director of the Physical Activity Research in Community Settings Lab
Panelist

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Caroline Henry
Caroline Henry, D.V.M., M.S.

Director of the Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction
Speaker and Panelist

Read Caroline's bio.

Emily Mailey
Emily Mailey, Ph.D.

Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences
Speaker and Panelist

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Cassidy Moreau
Cassidy Moreau, L.M.S.W.

Veterinary Social Worker
Speaker and Panelist

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Alexander Williams
Alexander Williams, Ph.D.

Director of the Psychological Clinic at the KU Edwards Campus
Event Moderator

Read Alexander's bio.

 

Student Involvement

High school and college students (both undergraduate and graduate) are encouraged to present a research poster and compete for cash scholarships at KC One Health Day. 

 

 

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