Author: Nicole Breazeale
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - CED
Kentucky ranks 6th in the country in childhood bereavement (CBEM 2024). Currently, one in nine Kentucky children have lost a parent or sibling by the age of 18 – and that number more than doubles by the age of 25. To put that in perspective, in an average Kentucky 5th grade classroom of 27 kids, 3 have experienced the death loss of a critical family member. If unsupported, this type of loss often leads to poor academic, social, and health outcomes (Fisner et al, 2021).
Author: Abbigale Gray
The Wits Workout program, with it's structured approach to focusing on different aspects of brain health each month, has made a significant impact on our community by promoting brain health and the importance of socialization. This innovative program, in partnership with Illinois Extension who provided the trainings for this program, which focuses on different aspects of cognitive well-being each month, has been met with enthusiasm and positive feedback from participants. Over two sessions a
