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The Dangers of Delta-8 or "Diet Weed"
Liz Garcia – Senior Health Educator
Delta-8 THC is a synthetic substance–man-made and derived from hemp. While hemp became legal through the 2018 Farm Bill, this doesn't mean all hemp-derived products are safe. Delta-8 is sold in forms that look just like familiar marijuana products–vapes, edibles, oils, and more.
But here is the concern: Delta-8 is unregulated. Read more...
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Why experts say AI companions aren't safe for teens — yetMashable.com
Youth mental health and safety experts are most worried about these AI companion features. | | | |
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The Manosphere is a growing problem. These 'Sex-Ed for Guys' videos may be the solution.USA Today
“Being told as a man to kind of just shove it down and not deal with it, that’s a lot of pressure,” says Gatjanis, who plays on the men’s basketball team at Colby with Humphrey. “As guys, it's not weird to check on your friends.”
Read more about how students are using TikTok to combat unhealthy narratives about masculinity. | | | |
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT Navigating Middle School Years | |
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Candor Health Education's Navigating Middle School Years is an engaging, scenario-based program designed for 5th and 6th graders. Through relatable stories and interactive discussions, students explore key topics such as self-advocacy, peer pressure, online safety, and responsible decision-making. By understanding the developing adolescent brain and practicing essential social-emotional skills, students build confidence to navigate the challenges of middle school.
This in-person program is ideal for school orientations, setting a positive tone for the new academic year. | |
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See 2024 Illinois Youth Survey Results HERE | |
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Jenny GorszczykHealth Educator | |
Jenny joined Candor Health Education as a Health Educator in January of 2025. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Education from Illinois State University. After graduating, she taught high school health, where her interest grew in health education and promotion.
So far in her career, Jenny is proud of coordinating a collaborative community health needs assessment and plan with three local hospitals, including 100 other partners, assisting living facilities, workplaces, and park districts to create tobacco-free policies, and training teens to become their own advocates to revise school policy to address vaping issues.
She is excited to be back to her health education roots here at Candor and loves working with kids and being a part of their day. | | | |
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Our mailing address is: 15 Spinning Wheel Road, Suite 410 - Hinsdale, IL 60521 - info@candorhealthed.org - candorhealthed.org | |
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