ICTeens in Mind

ICTeen in Mind is a student-led mental health initiative that was created to empower young people in Sedgwick County. [email protected]

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Check out https://t.co/nIlS4H2LLb which helps provide near real-time overdose data across the country. Also check out Safe Streets Wichita's white paper on opioid overdose prevention and harm reduction strategies: https://t.co/dEzQ2PwC0P!

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Q8. What are some additional resources and innovations you can share around addressing and preventing substance use? #NYSUPMchat #PreventionMonth

[CUYFD Detroit @CUYFDDetroit]

Holding trainings for our coalition and community members to talk about educate them on subjects like #addiction, #mentalhealth , and #stigma is a key part of our coalitions sustainability plan and helps make the work we do more effective. #NYSUPMChat #PreventionMonth

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Considerations for Kansas: We do not have a Good Samaritan law that protects those who have overdosed or who have witnessed an overdose.

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Good Samaritan laws are in place in most states to protect those who are overdosing and anyone assisting them in an emergency from arrest and/or criminal charges. Learn about the laws in your state: https://t.co/bk3X1e58W1
#NYSUPMchat #PreventionMonth

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

A6 (1/2): We must help everyone understand that #addiction is a medical condition that can happen to anyone. Fear of #stigma may stop someone from seeking help, behavioral health services, & the support they need. https://t.co/WHrPKtNvZz
#NYSUPMchat #PreventionMonth

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We have implemented the evidence-based Botvin LifeSkills Training program in several schools. We are currently piloting an art therapy/Photovoice underage substance use prevention and health equity advocacy program at one of the high schools in our community!

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Q3. Preventing youth substance use is critical and communities are leading the way in prevention. What examples of successful community-based prevention programs exist in your area? #NYSUPMchat #PreventionMonth

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

A2 (1/3): Understanding risk factors for #ACEs can help us prevent them. Prevention strategies include:
- strengthening economic support to families
- promoting social norms that protect against violence
- connecting youth with caring adults
https://t.co/6xgq4dQRTO
#NYSUPMchat

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We need universal screening for ACEs through collaboration between schools, local health departments, and health care professionals. Strategies such as housing first policies, mentorship and social support, and restorative practices could help prevent ACEs.

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Q2. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to substance use and misuse in adulthood. What tools can public health organizations and communities use to better understand the impacts of #ACEs? What are some prevention strategies for ACEs? #NYSUPMchat #PreventionMonth

[National Harm Reduction Coalition @HarmReduction]

@CDCInjury Love & respect young people! What does a world for young ppl look like where they have access to the info they need to make informed decisions about their own lives and bodies? Especially for BIPOC young ppl, queer and trans young ppl, young ppl with disabilities.

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@CDCInjury Favorable attitudes to underage substance use.

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Lack of access to care for youth with substance use disorder. #NYSUPMchat #PreventionMonth

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Q1. What unique challenges are we facing regarding substance use among youth? #NYSUPMchat #PreventionMonth

[ICTeens in Mind @ICTeensinMind]

@CDCInjury @HarmReduction @ONDCP @SafeStreets316 @CUYFDDetroit @ICTeensinMind here! We are the youth representatives of @SafeStreets316. Look forward to learning from prevention champions across the country.

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Hello and welcome to the National Youth Substance Use #PreventionMonth Twitter Chat! We are joined by @HarmReduction, @ONDCP, @SafeStreets316, and @CUYFDDetroit. It's time to kick of the #NYSUPMchat.

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Tomorrow! Join the National Youth Substance Use #PreventionMonth Twitter Chat at 2pm ET!

Use #NYSUPMchat to participate.

See you there!

[NBC News NOW @NBCNewsNow]

FULL AMANDA GORMAN POEM:

“We will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one ... There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”

The 22-year-old is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history:

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The ICTeens Youth Candidate Forum was a success! Thank you to everyone who tuned in and we got to have a great discussion with David Dennis and Mike Iuen!

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If you are unable to make it to the meeting, please fill out this form to get your question asked: https://t.co/r0LVTBVGt9

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ICTeens In Mind will be hosting a Youth Forum with two of the County Commissioner Candidates on October 9th at 5 P.M.! We encourage all youth to join the conversation by watching the livestream and asking any questions you may have about the candidates.

[Bailey @BaileyBlair]

A social worker in Wichita who was on the front lines of care coordination in the ER lost her own battle to covid. Wear a mask.

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Support “Moving Kids Forward” this Sunday by dropping off some pair of scissors!!!

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Our youth had the opportunity to speak to two local Board of Education members! Thank you Stan Reeser and Ben Blankley for participating in this discussion and answering our questions!