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| 2023 - Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023.1) | 267 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
| 2023.2) | 267 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
| 2023.3) | 267 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
| 2023.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 2023.5) | 267 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
| 2023.6) | 267 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
Author: Rachel Hance
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS
Farmers and farmworkers consistently report high levels of stress associated with commodity production and rural living. The culmination of rural living, farm work, and stress is associated with elevated rates of suicide in farming occupations. A mutual partnership was created between the UK Cooperative Extension Service and the UK College of Nursing to develop the BARN Farm Camp and Dinner Theater on mental wellness and suicide prevention in response to farmer stress and suicide. UK Cooperative
