JANUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER
You Can Choose You Wellness Journal
The You Can Choose You Wellness Journal is intended for youth ages 12-17. Partners have the option to request up to 50 of these journals at no cost through the ADAI Clearinghouse. If additional journals beyond the limit of 50 are required, a printable version with comprehensive printing instructions can be found in the You Can campaign toolkit by following the link and access information below.
If interested, you can place an order at ADAI Clearinghouse. You can also find other resources on this website, such as one-pagers for
Under the Influence of You.
The journal is a tailored guide offering a variety of prompts and activities intended to help teens express themselves through writing and creativity, serving as a valuable tool for processing their emotions. While the journal is designed to promote overall mental well-being, it aligns with the
You Can and
Choose You series by the Washington Department of Health, with a specific emphasis on preventing cannabis and vaping among teens. Activities within the journal range from crafting self-compassion letters, engaging in mindful journaling, and creating playlists of favorite feel-good songs, fostering a holistic approach to emotional well-being.
YCCTP Updates
Find links to quality, accurate information on health topics that are important to you at the Teen Health Hub WA:
https://doh.wa.gov/teenhealthhub. Each link is vetted by DOH’s Adolescent and Young Adult Health Team and reviewed by the Youth Advisory Council.
Looking for Teen Participation in Podcast
You Can is collaborating with
C89.5, a Seattle-based high school radio station, to produce an episode for their
Coping 101: Mental Health Podcast series.
We are seeking teenagers statewide who are actively engaged in promoting mental health or preventing substance use to participate in the podcast and be interviewed by a student host. The episode will delve into their involvement in the youth group, the activities of the group, personal insights gained from being a part of the group, and any advice they may have on coping and mental health. All meetings and recordings can be conducted virtually to accommodate youth from across Washington. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact
[email protected] for more details.
Youth Engagement
Save the Date for the 2024 Southeastern Washington Youth Summit! Please mark your calendar for the Youth Summit on March 15th, 2024. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with collaboration, learning, and fun! A formal invitation and further details are to follow. Registration information will be shared later in January. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Upcoming Health & Prevention Trainings & Conferences
January 17, 2024 - 10:30-11:30 AM - The Seven Strategies to Community Change
A peer to peer learning opportunity. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
January 30-31, 2024 - Cann Act
A virtual conference bringing people to discuss new and changing legal and medical Cannabis landscape. Register — CannAct: Cannabis Action Conference (ph-mjsummit.com)
March 25-27, 2024, Spokane WA - Northwest Rural Health Conference
Cost $450 for early registration. The Northwest Rural Health Conference unites professionals and experts in rural healthcare, fostering collaboration, education, and the exploration of inventive approaches to deliver high-quality care to our rural communities. NW Rural Health Conference (godaddysites.com)
April 15-17, 2024, St. Louis, Missouri - Natcon24
This conference offers the opportunity to engage with individuals from across the country. As well as advocate for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. Natcon builds the capacity of mental health and substance use treatment organizations. And promote greater understanding of mental wellbeing as a core component of comprehensive health and health care. Early bird price $1,240. eventscribe.net/aaStatic.asp?SFP=QlpWVURIUFRAMTY2Njc
5th Annual Teaching Cannabis Awareness and Prevention Virtual Conference - April 17-18, 2024, from 8:00-2:00 PM
A Triangulum of Cannabis, Tobacco/Nicotine, and vaping. Cost registration $125 and an optional $25 to obtain CME credit. Home - 5th Annual Teaching Cannabis Awareness & Prevention Conference: A Focus on the Triangulum of Cannabis, Tobacco/Nicotine, and Vaping (cvent.com)
May 20-21, 2024 - TopCon
A virtual conference featuring emerging topics in commercial tobacco prevention with a focus on prevention best practice, policy change, health equity, and community partnership. May 20, 2024, session will be free! Registration for full session will be $255. Registration — ToPCon (tobaccopreventioncon.com)
The Montana Summer Institute - July 16-19, 2024, Big Sky, Montana
This is a conference that can be offered both in person and virtually. Early registration cost will be $995. Virtual conference be the same date and cost will be $525. This conference will teach you how to foster hope, cultivate health, and strengthen connections to build healthier, safer, and more positive communities for all. The 2024 Montana Summer Institute — The Montana Institute
Partnership Opportunities
Youth Vaping
What should educators do if they catch students vaping at school? Truth Initiative released an article that outlines best practices for addressing student tobacco use at school, informed by their report
Discipline Is Not the Answer: Better Approaches to On-Campus Student Tobacco Use.
What’s trending: E-Cigarettes
CADCA developed this infographic as part of their “What’s Trending?” infographic series to educate preventionists, engage community members, and inform the broader public about the dynamic landscape of e-cigarette trends.
Download the infographic at
www.cadca.org/resources-center.
Not Your Grandfather's Cigar
Cheap & sweet cigars lure America's kids. Cigar manufacturers and retailers are required to have a marketing order from the FDA before a new cigar can be sold, however, companies continue to introduce new flavored cigars that appeal to youth. In the past few years, the National Youth Tobacco Survey indicated that cigars are the second most popular tobacco product among youth.
This updated 2023 report from Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies and Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids educates about combustible cigars and documents how the continued proliferation of new, flavored cigars and their marketing still threatens our youth and demonstrates the need for common-sense regulation of cigars. The report also describes how companies have avoided regulations, including new product marketing restrictions and tobacco taxes, and how this has also contributed to the ongoing problem of youth use.
New Clinical Decision Resource
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is pleased to introduce a novel clinical decision resource: the Youth Tobacco Cessation Progressive Web App (PWA). This tool is crafted to aid physicians and other clinicians in supporting youth tobacco cessation by implementing the Ask-Counsel-Treat model within a clinical setting. Versatile and suitable for use across various systems, the PWA can be accessed on a computer, tablet, or as an offline mobile app. Additionally, it includes links to product descriptions, AAP policy and clinical reports, behavioral support options, and comprehensive information on pharmacologic support. Explore and utilize the PWA at
aap.org/HelpKidsQuit.
FEATURED ORGANIZATION: Benton Franklin Health District
Embracing the essence of the New Year brings forth a deep sense of renewal, hope, and opportunity. As we step into this season of possibilities, we invite you to share our tobacco quit kits. Whether someone is aiming to start a transformative journey toward a healthier, smoke-free lifestyle in the coming year, our Tobacco Nicotine Quit Kits are tailored to assist individuals in realizing their resolution to quit smoking. These kits are meticulously designed to provide a comprehensive and personalized approach, supporting people in overcoming the challenges of tobacco and nicotine addiction.
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This newsletter is developed by the ESD 123 Marijuana & Tobacco Prevention Program in the Student Support Department. Learn more about our program and connect with us at www.esd123.org/services/student-support/marijuana_prevention_education.