Vaping prevention workshops

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Kick the Cloud – empowering young people to say no to vaping

Vapes, or electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices that can be used to inhale vapour, often containing nicotine. Vaping is generally considered less harmful than smoking, but we still do not know all the long-term effects of vaping. Vapes are recognised as useful tools to stop smoking but are not recommended for those who do not smoke, or for anyone under the age of 18 (OHID, 2023).

Research has shown that 21% of young people (11-17 years) in the UK report that they have tried vaping in 2023 (Action Smoking and Health, 2023), however young people in Merton estimate that figure to be much higher. Following an investigation as to the trends, causes and experiences of young people vaping in Merton, Healthy Dialogues have developed a suite of resources to discourage youth vaping, drawing on local insights and behaviour change science. They are free to download and use in your schools or youth settings.

This project was delivered on behalf of the London Borough of Merton. To learn more about this project you can check out our case study here.

Workshops 

Kick the Cloud are evidenced-based workshops to discourage vaping among young people in Merton. These workshops cover:

    • Information on vapes, and risks to vaping

    • Where to go to for support to stop vaping

    • Top tips for stopping vaping and coping with stress

We tested this workshop with young people, who found the workshop enjoyable, interactive and informative. Here is what they had to say:

“They explained in detail and also interacted with the class, making the process more fun!”

“I got to learn about lots of different facts about vapes and vaping and how it can harm you in so many different ways.”

 

Professionals can deliver these workshop using our lesson plan and slides (with a script), which can be accessed here.

Lesson plan

Slide with script

Resource Packs 

Our Kick the Cloud resource packs provide information about vaping and tips to support a young person to stop vaping. There is one for parents and one for professionals who work with young people.

The resource packs contain existing resources we have collated and additional resources we have developed.

Resource packs for parents

Resource pack for professionals

Social Media Campaign 

Kick the Cloud social media campaign, includes videos and images on four vaping-related topics:

Health risks of vaping 

Chemicals in vapes 

Financial costs of vaping 

Illegal vapes

You can access our videos on our YouTube channel.

Look out for our social media images on our Instagram page.

Contact us

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