Andrea Bjornestad

Professor & SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist

Andrea Bjornestad
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605-688-5125

Wenona Hall 302
Counseling & Human Development-Box 0507
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007

Andrea Bjornestad serves as a Professor and SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist based in Brookings. She is a licensed professional counselor, educator, and researcher on rural mental health. Her strong network of statewide and national stakeholders has enabled her to collaborate on educational and research projects to increase awareness of mental health challenges in agriculture and improving the health and wellness of farmers and ranchers. Described as a dynamic and engaging speaker, she presents to audiences locally, regionally, and nationally.

Areas of Expertise

  • Rural mental health
  • Agriculture behavioral health
  • Farm stress
  • Health and wellness of military service members
  • Active listening
  • Healthy relationships

Programs and Services

State & Regional Offices

SDSU Campus
Also by Andrea Bjornestad
Aerial view of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm.
Nov 05 - 30

Annie's Inspired Strong Minds Strong Farms Virtual Series

SDSU Extension will host a free Strong Minds Strong Farm virtual series over Zoom on November 5, 19 and 30 at 12:30 p.m. CST. This Annie's Inspired series is open to all and will focus on managing risk in today’s agricultural environment.

Group of producers having a discussion in a pasture with native flowers blooming in the foreground.
Nov 05

Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training over Zoom on November 5 at 12:00 p.m. CST.

Bright yellow sunflowers in the foreground with a pink sunset behind them
Oct 20

Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training over Zoom on October 20 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

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