About the Programme
CATCH My Breath UK equips schools, teachers, parents, and communities with the tools to prevent youth vaping. Originally developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, the evidence-based programme provides accurate and up to date information, peer-led learning approaches, and practical refusal skills to help young people resist social pressure to vape.
Why It Matters
Vaping among young people continues to rise in the UK.
- 20% of 11–17-year-olds have tried vaping, an estimated 1.1 million. This is unchanged since2023.
- 7% currently vape, an estimated 400k, with 40% vaping daily, an estimated 160k.
- Ever smoking among youth increased from 14% in 2023 to 21% in 2025, raising concerns.
- Perceived harm from vaping is increasing: 63% of young people believe vaping is as or more harmful than smoking.
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With growing concerns around nicotine addiction, mental health, and long-term health implications. CATCH My Breath UK provides evidence-based learning to counter misinformation and help young people make informed, confident decisions.
Key Programme Highlights
- Evidence-based curriculum for Year 6 children ages 10–11
- Peer-led learning methodology proven to reduce likelihood of vaping among youth
- Resources for schools and educators
- UK aligned lesson plans and resources
- Support for teachers, local authorities, and parents
The programme gave our students the confidence and knowledge they needed to resist vaping pressures.
I am super excited about adding this program to my options for the various schools I work with. This was already asked by many schools, and now I will have the answer to start right away.
I didn’t really know that vaping was such an issue until we got educated on it with CATCH My Breath. Now that I know, it kind of ignited this fire and now I have to tell people.