CVS Health Foundation & St. David’s Foundation
CATCH My Breath is a best-practices youth E-cigarette and JUUL prevention program developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health. Implemented in nearly every state across the nation, the program provides up-to-date information to teachers, parents, and health professionals to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about the use of E-cigarettes, including JUUL devices. CATCH My Breath utilizes a peer-led teaching approach and meets National and State Health Education Standards.
To learn more about the CATCH My Breath program, click here.
Here in Williamson County, we have seen a rapid uptake of e-cigarette usage by youth. One of the great things about the program is that all the materials are provided, which makes the lessons are easy and enjoyable to deliver. All of my students were very interested in the subject matter, had lots of insightful questions, and enjoyed participating in the CATCH My Breath lessons and activities.
Teachers, educators, counselors from each school can definitely talk to their students and help their students understand the dangers of e-cigarette usage through the Catch My Breath Program. We can tailor fit the Catch My Breath curriculum and also do an assessment for students.
- Amanda Kennedy, Wichita County Health DepartmentI think it’s something all health teachers and all teachers need to be familiar with, especially administrators. If we can reach one student and change that student’s mind, I think we’ve done our job.
- Thomasina Gatson, Ninth Grade Health and P.E. Teacher in San Marcos
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