Extension
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| 1088 - Substance Use and Mental Health - ANR | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1088.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
| 1088.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
| 1088.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
| 1088.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 1088.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
| 1088.6) | 83 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
Author: Patrick Hardesty
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - ANR
A recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that farmers are twice as likely as people in other occupations to die by suicide. Knowing the already present stresses on our farmers and the devastation from the two tornados that caused additional emotional and financial stresses, a Raising Hope Picnic was held. Approximately 76 people affected by the tornados participated in the picnic and learned from two speakers that it was okay to have the feelin
