Courtney Cuthbertson

Courtney Cuthbertson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Illinois. Their research focuses on mental health in agricultural communities, disaster responses, and LGBTQ+ farmer well-being. Key areas include farm stress management, mental health literacy programs, and community resilience in crises like the Flint Water Crisis.

Research interests emphasize intersectional approaches to mental health, addressing stigma in agricultural settings, and leveraging social support systems. Notable work includes evaluating Mental Health First Aid initiatives for farmers and analyzing stress dynamics in environmental disasters.

Publications highlight LGBTQ+ farmers' occupational stressors, gender differences in farm-related mental health, and pandemic impacts on agricultural communities. Their work bridges public health, sociology, and community-based interventions with a focus on marginalized groups.