Hello, Everyone,
The Tobacco Dependence Group of the Addictions Council wants to share Smoking Cessation Information/Resources to encourage psychiatric nurses to help their patients and others become successful quitters. The Information/Resource for April 2017 is from the CDC webpages, and specifically addresses smoking among persons with a mental health disorder. The information/resources can be found at:
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/disparities/mental-illness-substance-use/index.htmIn addition to the resource above, the CDC also has another page (Cessation Tips for Mental Health Campaign) with excellent resources (e.g. a Pocket Guide for Cessation Interventions and a Printable Ads to display in your practice setting).
You may have seen the advertisement for this page in the JAPNA Sept/Oct 2016 Issue (Vol. 22, #5). We are posting it here again for your use:
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/partners/health/mental/index.htmlWe hope you find these resources useful.
Sincerely,
Julie Houfek, PhD, APRN-CNS
Member, Tobacco Dependence Group