Empowering Wirt County Youth:
Catalyzing Change in West Virginia’s Smallest County |
Recently, Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia and public health partners took a significant stand in addressing youth vaping, launching a statewide anti-vaping campaign (listen to the Governor's announcement). Over the next three years, this initiative will integrate our CATCH My Breath program in school communities in every county. Among the many West Virginians championing this cause is Christy Dye, a health teacher of 17 years and RAZE Adult Advisor. Watch our video to learn how Christy is making remarkable strides with youth in her own county.
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World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10th to raise awareness, advocacy, and support around mental health. Although our collective efforts in the substance misuse prevention field can be very rewarding, it can also be taxing on a mental and emotional level. Take a minute for yourself to build balance, peace, and a mentally stronger YOU through this breathing practice led by our CATCH Communications Associate, Hannah Gilbert, who is also a Registered Yoga Teacher-200.
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- Studies examining the connection between youth vaping and mental health continue to be at the forefront. Read the findings from:
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Our CATCH My Breath Youth Advisory Board is an action-oriented governing body that brings youth together from around the country to collaborate, and advocate for themselves and their peers to live vape free. Share our application with your children or students in grades 5th-12th who would like to connect with youth their age and build leadership skills. Deadline to apply is Friday, November 10th.
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The FDA issued warning letters to select retailers who are deceiving youth through unauthorized, appealing e-cigarette products.
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Schools across the country continue to receive justice in response to the Juul class action settlement. Some recent school communities include Virginia and Maryland.
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Cannabis Vaping Prevention Lessons |
We joined forces with our great partners at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin and Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living to explore the development of cannabis vaping prevention lessons due to the inquiries we received at national conferences and a poll during one of our trainings.
After several months of dedicated research and methodical lesson writing, we are excited to share our Cannabis: Fact vs. Fiction lessons as a supplementary resource to our existing evidence-based curriculum. Access the lesson for grades 6-8 and 9-12 for free!
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Do you have an idea or are in need of a resource?
Contact us at catchmybreath@catch.org and we would be happy to help!
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Vaping Prevention Trainings |
"I’m excited to join my Maine Prevention Network colleagues in working with schools, parents, and other community partners to implement this program with high hopes to be part of the solution to combating the Youth Vaping Pandemic!"
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We offer two impactful training options to support your journey in implementing CATCH My Breath in your community. CATCH My Breath is our evidence-based and SAMHSA-recommended vaping prevention program for students in grades 5-12.
Although training is not required to access our free curriculum, it is highly recommended for fidelity of implementation and sustainability. We invite you to register in advance as training spots fill up fast. For questions or to schedule a private training, please contact us at catchmybreath@catch.org.
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Option 1: CATCH My Breath Implementation Training |
Participants who complete this training will be able to implement CATCH My Breath within their community. Register for an open training.
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Option 2: CATCH My Breath Train-the-Trainer |
Participants who complete this training and pass the open-book exam will be certified to facilitate the implementation training with educators in their community. Register for an open training.
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CATCH My Breath Train-the-Trainer Booster |
For Certified CATCH My Breath Community Trainers Only!
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Maintain your certification by attending our required one-hour biannual booster to learn detailed program updates, the latest public health data, and to connect with one another through idea sharing. Join us directly on Zoom on November 16th from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m. CST - no need to pre-register!
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We look forward to being a continued resource to our public health partners in West Virginia, including educators who will attend a CATCH My Breath presentation and training on October 13th-14th. For more information and to register, visit SHAPE West Virginia Conference.
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An insightful webinar, Promoting Healthy Choices and Support for Vaping Cessation Among Youth and Families, will be held virtually on October 17th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. CST. This webinar is hosted by the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin. Learn more and register.
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CATCH My Breath Partners in Louisiana!
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Have something to share?! |
Show us how your organization succeeds in reaching youth on social media along with using #CatchInAction. You can also send your photos and videos to hannah@catch.org to be featured in a future e-Newsletter!
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CATCH Global Foundation (“CATCH”) is a leading expert in the development and dissemination of school-based children’s health and wellness programs that are evidence-based and evidence-informed. CATCH offers curriculum aligned with national standards for grades Pre-K through 12 that focuses on health and physical education, social-emotional learning, youth vaping prevention, sun safety, and oral health. Additionally, CATCH provides professional development training to thousands of educators each year and reaches over 3 million youth annually in the United States and internationally. CATCH was founded in 2014 with support from the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin and Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Visit catch.org to learn more.
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