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| 2022 - Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022.1) | 2 |
Number of community partners that have gained awareness of the problem and impacts of substance use in the community as a result of Extension efforts |
| 2022.2) | 120 |
Number of program participants that improved their understanding of substance use by attending “Addiction 101” |
| 2022.3) | 15 |
Number of program participants who intend to change behavior to use destigmatized language |
| 2022.4) | 0 |
Number of program participants undergoing the Botvin LifeSkills Training |
| 2022.5) | 0 |
Number of program participants in Recovering Your Finances |
| 2022.6) | 0 |
Number of students that completed the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
| 2022.7) | 0 |
Number of students indicating that they developed a better understanding of the consequences of substance use (legal, health, emotional, and financial) |
Author: Kate Thompson
Major Program: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
Mental health has always been an important part of one’s overall health, but unfortunately, often a taboo subject. The need for mental health awareness and education is expected to increase due to the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the CDC, during the pandemic, more than 3 in 10 adults reported having symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder since May 2020 in the U.S. 35.2% of adult Kentuckians reported having symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorde
