Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
20459 |
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 |
20128 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
713 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
191 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
675 |
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, three in five rural adults (61%) say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted mental health in rural communities a lot or some. Unfortunately, there is a stigma around mental health that can often prohibit people from seeking help. Half of rural adults (48%) think people in their local community attach at least a fair amount of stigma to mental health issues.The Madison County Horticulture Agent worked with the Madison County Farm Bureau Womens Committ...
