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| 2023 - Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023.1) | 202 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
| 2023.2) | 202 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
| 2023.3) | 75 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
| 2023.4) | 75 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 2023.5) | 129 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
| 2023.6) | 202 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
Author: Kenna Knight
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS
According to the 2022 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 7.3 million rural adults reported having a mental health challenge. Suicide rates in Kentucky and our nation have continued to rise since 2003. In general, Kentucky suicide mortality rates are 17% to 27% higher than those in the rest of our nation. People are dying by suicide more frequently in Kentucky. Due to these alarming statistics, the eight-county northern Kentucky area family and consumer sciences agents prov
