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Creation Date
4-6-2026
Description
Portrait of Lindy Stant. Lindy Stant is a Human Development and Family Studies major. Previously mentored at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice and presented research during events at USU. Prior research focused on online digital mental health intervention using acceptance and commitment therapy principles for autistic adults, with additional research focused on early onset dementia. Stant as stated, “with the support of incredible mentors who have given me so much of their time and effort and that is life changing, research has shaped my future on a personal and professional level.” Research she’s focused on right now, is supporting mental health of agricultural workers within Utah with a focus on reducing suicide rates in agriculture and supporting older adults. Due to this research, it is now known that one of the reasons is due to high stress from working in agriculture (weather, crop failure, family stress, economic stress, etc.). Leading Stant to create a program with USU extension that will provide online classes, articles and podcasts to support the mental health of agricultural workers. The goal from this research is to reduce suicide rates and improve mental health for everyone who provides food for our world. Throughout all of her experiences with research, communication has been a barrier; with providers not knowing how to adapt communication, and a lack of services available close to living proximity. Both of which are issues that Stant is passionate about tackling and overcoming; the end of each research project is a new experience, new perspective, and is actively shaping how she sees her field and future.
Publisher
Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University
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Keywords
student, undergraduate, utah, university, presentation, research