HSE Health and Wellbeing
The HSE is taking its national vape prevention campaign to the National Ploughing Championships to engage directly with young people, parents, and rural communities. The “Take a Deep Breath” campaign aims to arm young people, parents and influential adults with the facts about vaping, to help facilitate meaningful discussions. 75% of teenagers say that their […]
The HSE has recently launched a new public vaping prevention campaign. Vaping (e-cigarettes) and nicotine pouches (snus) are a relatively new health risk. While most young people don’t vape or use nicotine pouches, the use of these products among young people is increasing and is a public health concern for the HSE. A recent study […]
Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances: What You Should Know as a Parent The HSE National Social Inclusion Office recently hosted a webinar for parents and guardians with a specific focus on the psychoactive substances. Speakers included Professor Bobby Smyth, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and Emer Loughrey, Senior Addiction Counsellor. Our HSE Health and Wellbeing, […]
The Tobacco Free Ireland (TFI) Programme are delighted to launch a new resource for youth workers: The ‘Youth Prevention Toolkit: E-cigarettes’. The purpose of the toolkit is to offer current and precise information about e-cigarettes and other nicotine delivery systems for individuals who interact with young people. It includes explanations about these devices, their health […]