smoking cessation

Mental Health and Smoking Cessation

Scientific article

Smoking rates among people with a mental health condition are significantly higher than in the general population. Research has also found that individuals with mental health issues who smoke are more likely to smoke heavily and extract...

Supporting People who Smoke or Vape During the COVID-19 Pandemic

6 April 2020

Webinar

United States

Scientific research is steeply generating a plethora of information on COVID-19. Collecting and analyzing data from cases enhances the identification of risk factors for infection and complications. Because it affects the lungs, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is a severe threat to people who smoke or vape drugs like cannabis and tobacco.

Health Matters: Smoking and Mental Health

Website

26 February 2020

It is well documented that people with severe mental health issues are more likely to smoke compared to the general population. Smoking reduces physical wellbeing and is a key modifiable risk factor for health inequality. Despite this...

Changes in Smoker Characteristics in England

Scientific article

Smoking in England has decreased over the last decade. It is vital to monitor the trends and examine the factors that may be influencing the downward curve, so as to maintain the pattern and make predictions about future smoking rates. A...

Decisions to Use E‐cigarettes or Behavioural Support to Quit Tobacco

Scientific article

19 October 2019

Tobacco contains nicotine, which is highly addictive and can cause dependence. Although many people understand the negative health consequences of smoking for themselves and those around them, cutting down or stopping smoking can be highly...

SRNT-O Inaugural Conference

24 October 2019

Sydney

Australia

The inaugural SRNT-Oceania Chapter conference will be held in Sydney, Australia.

The aim of the conference is to share and celebrate the highest quality research and practice targeting tobacco use reduction and smoking cessation in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific nations throughout Oceania and the region.

The conference will be held on the 24th and 25th of October at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney.

Smoking Cessation Intervention for People with Severe Mental Illness

Scientific article

8 April 2019

Smoking: The Irish Situation Factsheet

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

15 August 2019

The Health Research Board National Drugs Library has published a new factsheet that contains information on treatment, prevalence and mortality in Ireland. The factsheet covers: the impact of tobacco use the prevalence of smoking in Ireland...

Smoking Cessation Intervention for People with Severe Mental Ill Health

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

People who have experienced serious mental health issues are three times more likely to smoke than the wider population. This summary, plus infographic, describes the Smoking Cessation Intervention for People with Severe Mental Ill Health...

Effectiveness of a New Multi-Component Smoking Cessation Service Package for Patients with Hypertension and Diabetes in Northern Thailand

Scientific article

22 February 2019

Abstract Background Smoking cessation is an achievable behavioral change, which reduces the risks of cardiovascular diseases, cancers and tobacco-related diseases. There is a need for an effective smoking cessation service for low and...