Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
2732 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
376 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
1606 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
419 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
504 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
1902 |
Mental health is a vital part of childrens overall health and well-being; it includes childrens mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness. According to the American Psychological Association, recent studies have shown that childrens mental health has been negatively affected over the past few years from social media and the Covid-19 pandemic. Learning to be mindful has had a positive effect on childrens mental health. In order to help children improve their mental health, the four- part series,...
