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Let's talk side effects and birth control!

They exist and they vary, with some examples being headaches, nausea, mood changes, to name a few.

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#InTheKnowThursdays for August are here - and this one has info on a commonly used method of birth control: Birth control pill (or "the pill")!

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Love this from our friends at @sieccan.bsky.social

Fact-checking doesn’t have to be overwhelming — these 2 tips are a great place to start.

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Fact-checking can be hard sometimes!

However, here are 2 easy tips for you to start with:

1️⃣ Compare the info to expert consensus.
2️⃣ Check if there’s a source - or run it through a fact-checker.

Source: APA (2023) – Health Misinformation Report
www.apa.org/pubs/reports...

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WHILE looking for accurate information online... it might not always be clear you are looking at misinformation...

However, there are CLUES to look for!

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Have you ever heard of Prebunking?

As part of our #InTheKnowThursdays, we are sharing a useful strategy to help mitigate the negative effects of misinformation. It is called Prebunking. 📚

Prebunking involves showing false information and explaining why it is false.

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Our #InTheKnowThursdays posts are here to help make sure credible information can be easily recognized.

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There's A LOT of sexual health info online—but not all of it is trustworthy. So what does ACCURATE info actually look like?

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Wondering if something you saw about sexual health is trustworthy? Start with a few key questions ✨:

Where did this come from?

Is it in line with what trusted health educators and professionals agree on?

Is it just a bold claim with no source or evidence?

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Misinformation | SIECCAN Addressing misinformation related to sexual health education.

Concerned about sexual health misinformation?

@sieccan.bsky.social's new project empowers educators to equip parents & youth with accurate info. Follow their #MythBustingMondays & #InTheKnowThursdays for tips!

Stay informed: www.sieccan.org/misinformation

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Each week we will debunk myths, offer tips, and share facts about sexual health and sexual health education #MythBustingMondays #InTheKnowThursdays

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