Substance Use and Mental Health - ANRMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
657 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
156 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
107 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
405 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
21 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
929 |
Stories
Morgan County Farmer Appreciation Campaign Promotes Safety and Mental Health Awareness
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), farming is two times as deadly as serving on law enforcement and five times more deadly than serving as a firefighter. In fact, farming is rated the sixth most dangerous occupation, beating out powerline workers and steelworkers. There is also a high concentration of mental illness among farmers, particularly when it comes to depression. Many of these conditions are stress-induced and can be life-threatening if left ...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
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- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
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