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| 2023 - Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023.6) | 180 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
| 2023.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
| 2023.4) | 180 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 2023.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
| 2023.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
| 2023.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
Author: Kate Thompson
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS
Mental health is a vital part of children’s overall health and well-being; it includes children’s mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness. According to the American Psychological Association, recent studies have shown that children’s 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 children’s mental health. In order to help children improve their men
