NCOE Prevention Health and Wellness

April is flying us by! Don’t forget to pull out the Jeans👖for Denim Day April 23, 2024 & your teals in honor of your commitment to preventing SAAM- Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Our Prevention team supports victims and survivors of sexual violence. Also Don’t forget to rock your favorite Blue for Child Abuse Prevention month in honor of your commitment to preventing Child abuse‼️☝🏾

Do you have a school site student leadership program? or a group of students willing to lead fun Activities for their peers? Please Contact Nancy Barcala-Felix TUPE County Coordinator [email protected] ASAP.

Students who lead these day of action events will receive swag for their participation in addition the opportunity to be a future student County Representative for our TUPE efforts. More details to come. Please Join the fun & lets put a stop to BIG TO***CO!

Did you know Napa County Office Education provides student Prevention Education for grades 6-12 County wide‼️ Prevention Education opportunities on To***co/ V**e products can direct our youth in making better lifestyle choices. Get your students prepared and equipped. For booking contact TUPE County Coordinator to book some sessions before the school year ends. Contact [email protected]
April- 1st week of June openings

*To***co companies know that perceived attractiveness (of the models) as well as perceived similarity (“like me”) increases an ad’s influence.

*Using fonts that are geometrically formatted and colors that pop out on the page will increase the product's visibility and fade the intention of the ad into the background.

*From eye catching color schemes to geometrical shapes, the to***co industry uses tricky marketing tactics in ads to grab young viewers' attention.

*Identifying these marketing tactics used by the to***co industry gives us the clues to understand how they try to get young people hooked on smoking to***co and addicted to ni****ne.

We may respond to stress by choosing activities that we think will help us reduce the stress like using e-cigarettes or v**es.

This is called self-medication, this is when someone uses substances to repeatedly and consistently deal with stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues.

Understanding that self medication has many risks and finding healthy habits can change risks of becoming addicted to unhealthy products like To***co/Marijuana

Napa County Office of Education’s TUPE County Coordinator supports schools get involved with The National Day of Action (Take Down To***co Campaign)

This is momentum and empowerment against the To***co industry. Every event demonstrates the groundswell of support across the country to Take Down To***co. Here you can plan an activity to raise awareness of the problem of to***co use in your community, encourage youth to reject the to***co industry’s deceptive marketing and urge elected officials to take action to protect kids from to***co.

https://www.takedownto***co.org/day-of-action

Mental Health America offers an online mental health screening. The tests can help determine whether people are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. The Su***de Prevention Lifeline connects callers to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They also provide a chat function on their website. Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor by text.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of crisis centers that provides 24/7, free, confidential support to people experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crisis.

Call or text 988 now to be connected to a trained counselor.

Keep in mind some v**e product labels do not disclose that they contain ni****ne, and some v**e liquids marketed as containing 0% ni****ne have been found to contain ni****ne.

“Tooth tips” for parents! Teaching young children great oral hygiene habits at a young age is key! The sooner your child learns how to properly brush and floss his/her teeth, the more likely they can help prevent cavities, gingivitis, and other oral health problems. Local Oral Health Program 😬

Resources are intended to help young people start the quitting process, but a physician or licensed professional should also be consulted for a comprehensive cessation process. *New resource* Have you seen Quit the Hit on Instagram yet? It is a FREE 5 week program for youth. This is a youth group chat guided cessation. https://quitthehitnow.com/

Happy New Year!! A few healthy tips for kids! 🧼🦷🪥🍓🍌🥦

Wishing you all safe and Happy Holidays!

HEALTHY FOODS = BIG SMILES!
Eating well and practicing good oral care at home every day is an important part of keeping your smile healthy - but don’t forget to visit the dentist for regular check-ups!
Dental visits are your best defense against cavities and gum disease and can help keep you healthy overall.

Happy National Hand washing Awareness Week! Teach children the importance of washing their hands properly to keep them safe from germs that can make them and others around them sick. Explain to children that regular hand washing is as important as brushing your teeth or eating a healthy meal.

Keep your children’s teeth nice & healthy with these special tips! 😬

Today is the Great American Smoke out! Start your Smoke Free Journey today!!

November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month. However we want you to be aware all year round, not just this month!

Happy TMJ Awareness Month!!

Save the Date

Did you know that our Safe Schools and Prevention team now has a Local Oral Health Program!

As part of our initiative we'd like to highlight that today is National toothbrush day. Every year the United States observes November 1st the day after Halloween, to reinforce the importance of children's oral health and promote good tooth-brushing habits.

Join us for the local Napa County wide 2023 RRW is a week that acknowledges "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free. This year’s theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free. School sites will submit their photos via Google form, in this form a photo/media drop box will collect 1-2 photos or media per school. This form will collect data of participation. Winners will receive a prize for students who participated. A wellness backpack filled with mindfulness items. Please submit nominations by November 1st via Nomination form

Requirements for the Photo Contest are as follows:

*Pick a theme provided as it lists, we are looking for the most creative, best use of the school community, best use of theme, most ambitious, most educational.

*Decorate your school, a wellness center, a door, a window, the quad, the front office, or a visible location amongst peers.

*Must have the double looped red ribbon with these years “Be kind to your mind” theme

*Must snap a photo with people in it.

Submit nomination form by no later than November 1, 2023

Healthy eating can be overwhelming, but do not worry! We have taken some tips and tricks from the CDC and made some tips about what changes you can add to your diet to enhance your health and wellness.

Are you trying to be healthier this new year? How you do define health? ****nefree

What are some healthy ways to cope with stress? Here are just a few tips by CDC, we know there are many more!!

Which ones work for you? One tool we use in the office is taking wellness walks with our team!

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According to the CDC, stress can present itself in physical symptoms or in emotional symptoms. At any given point we are all stressed, what is a good mechanism to take care of yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed? Comment below! ****nefree

There are many benefits to mindfulness, be sure to find some time in your day to recharge and reconnect! ****nefree

Body Scan meditation can help you calm your nerves and focus your mind. The Greater Good Science has provided a body scan meditation. Let us know if you give it a try! ****nefree

Sometimes it can be easy to fall into the trap of “I will do it later”. However, here are some tips for helping you overcome procrastination. Which ones will you try? ****nefree

There are some tips to help you build habits! Greater Good Science at Berkeley has four different tips. Swipe through to check them out. What habits are you hoping to add to your life or routine? Who is holding you accountable? ****nefree .

Happy Holidays! New years Resolutions can sometimes feel overwhelming. Harvard Health has some tips on how to make your new years resolutions. Check them out!

What are some new years resolutions you have?

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