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| 4063 - Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4063.1) | 38 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
| 4063.2) | 38 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
| 4063.3) | 15 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
| 4063.4) | 18 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 4063.5) | 15 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
| 4063.6) | 18 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
Author: Ryan Spicer
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development
According to the CDC, If cigarette smoking continues at the current rate among youth in this country, 5.6 million of today’s Americans younger than 18 will die early from a smoking-related illness. That’s about 1 of every 13 Americans aged 17 years or younger who are alive today. To combat this issue in Breathitt County the 4-H agent for 4-H Youth development designed an educational program to deliver information to youth about the different types of tobacco, and their effects on the
