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| 2023 - Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023.6) | 190 |
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) | 0 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 2023.3) | 20 |
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) | 190 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
Author: Elizabeth Evans
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS
The Power of FlowersThere is just something about having fresh cut flowers in the home or spending the day outside in nature that can leave individuals feeling a little happier and refreshed. Research has shown that spending time in nature, even for just 20 minutes, can significantly reduce stress hormones. Time in nature has also been shown to decrease inflammation, lower heart rate and blood pressure, reduce anxiety, decrease depression, and decrease fatigue. In addition, Rutgers University co
Author: Elizabeth Evans
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS
Stress is something that affects all of us at some point in our lives and if left unchecked can contribute to many health complications including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity to name a few. According to the American Psychiatric Association, the number of Americans that rated their mental health as fair to poor increased from 31% to 37% at the end of 2022 and stated “More than one in four (26%) reported they anticipated experiencing more stress at the start of 2
