ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Less IS More: Helping Our Kids Manage All the "Things"

Below is a link to a recording of Session 1 of our BIST Winter sessions in case you missed it or would like to listen again. A PDF outline is available at the bottom of this page.

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SCIP Community Awareness Event

"Vaping & Nicotine Among Youth"
Thursday, January 25, 2024
6:30-8:00 pm
Lincoln Medical Education Partnership
4600 Valley Road
Lincoln

Youth tobacco use in our community remans a significant concern, largely due to the emergence and popularity of e-cigarettes or "vape" devices. Contrary to the common belief that these devices emit harmless vapor, they actually release an aerosol packed with dangerous substances. Dr. Doug Fiedler, FCCP, pulmonologist with Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties, will discuss the effects of vaping on physical health. Sadie Jensen, Public Health Educator with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, will discuss resources for parents and school personnel to support youth quitting vaping. Registration not requred. If you have questions, please contact Abbe Edgecombe at aedgecombe@lmep.com or 402-327-6841.

SCIP December 2023 Newsletter

9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for individuals ages 10-24. Suicide is one of the most preventable causes of death. For every person who dies by suicide, 280 people seriously consider suicide and 90% of those who attempt suicide go on to live out their lives (988 Lifeline). Instilling hope and connecting individuals who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide to help and resources is vital in preventing suicide. 988 is one such resource that can serve as a point of connection for individuals who are in need of support.
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School Avoidance
For many students, it’s common to avoid going to school some days. Between class work, social situations, perhaps a disliked class or teacher; many kids may not want to attend on a given day. However, when this feeling begins to carry into a prolonged period, it can be a sign of a larger issue. Namely: school avoidance. According to Yale, school avoidance is categorized as missing ten percent or more of school days in a given year. This definition does not include those that may have family or medical issues that may prevent them from attending. Rather, it refers to those students who have troubles with school due to challenges related to academic, social, or emotional struggles.
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National Impaired Driving Prevetion Month
In 1980, a thirteen-year-old girl was hit and killed in a drunk driving accident. During that time, driving while intoxicated was a misdemeanor that was rarely prosecuted. That fact was very unsettling to the girl’s mother, Candy Lightner, and she took action that ultimately resulted in the founding of the non-profit organization known as MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The following year, in 1981, December would become known as the National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.
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Save the Date: January Community Awareness Event

January 25th, 2024
6:30 P.M - 8:00 P.M.
Lincoln Medical Education Partnership
Vrbka Classrooms (Entrance 1, First Floor)
4600 Valley Road, Lincoln, NE, 68510 

Youth tobacco use in our community remains a significant concern, largely due to the emergence and popularity of e-cigarette or “vape” devices. Contrary to the common belief that these devices emit harmless vapor, they actually release an aerosol packed with dangerous substances. This aerosol contains not just addictive nicotine, but also ultrafine particles, toxic flavorings, volatile organic compounds, cancer-causing chemicals and heavy metals. The use of these e-cigarette or vape devices poses a significant health risk, especially harmful to the developing bodies and brains of young users. Dr. Doug Fiedler, FCCP, pulmonologist with Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties, will discuss the effects of vaping on physical health. Sadie Jensen, Public Health Educator with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, will discuss resources for parents and school personnel to support youth quitting vaping. 

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For additional information and resources, visit the SCIP website.

Ask a Question, Save a Life

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer

Three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. QPR saves lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. QPR trains ordinary people to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and then to question, persuade, and refer someone for help. September 10-17 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Training sessions this week are open to anyone in our community and are free to attend (no registration is required). Please see the attached FLYER or visit talkheart2heart.org/resources/qpr-training/ to learn more about this life-saving training.