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Register here to receive login information Join the American Lung Association on December 6, 2016 to learn the inner workings of health insurance and its implications for tobacco cessation coverage. ...
Register here to receive login information Join the American Lung Association on December 6, 2016 to learn the inner workings of health insurance and its implications for tobacco cessation coverage. ...
On Tuesday, December 13 from 3 to 4:30pm ET join us for a webinar on how to use open enrollment to maximize tobacco cessation coverage, ‘Tis the Season: Leverage Open ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) is pleased to invite you to its next free webinar: “Engaging Health Professionals and Strengthening Smoking Cessation Interventions: Success Stories from Family Physicians, Respiratory ...
In 2015 approximately 264 billion cigarettes were sold in the U.S. and adults with mental illnesses smoked almost a third of them. This staggering trend represented a missed opportunity for ...
Health at Home: Adult Smoking and Adverse Childhood Experiences in Multi-Unit Housing Ask the Experts Virtual Session Date: February 17, 2017 Time: 2:30 – 4 pm ET Hosted by: ASTHO ...
Target Audience Tobacco control program managers and policy leads Featured Speakers Judith Monroe, MD, FAAFP, President and CEO, CDC Foundation Matt Pierce, JD, MPH, Program Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) and the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco & Cancer Control (NBHN) are pleased to invite you to this free webinar: “Changing the Habit: ...
SAMHSA and the Bringing Recovery Supports to Scale Technical Assistance Center Strategy (BRSS TACS) team are hosting Recovery LIVE!, where participants engage directly with moderators and each other through live ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) is pleased to invite you to this free webinar: “Quitlines and Behavioral Health: The Hidden Resource” on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at 1:00pm EDT ...
The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, is pleased to announce the Improving LGBT Patient Provider Relationships webinar presentation on April 20th, 2017 from 12:30 PM ...
As a behavioral health professional, how can you improve services for your clients with mental illness and addictions? Join SAMHSA’s Program to Achieve Wellness on Thursday, April 27 from 1 ...
Join the Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the Association for Community Health Improvement on Monday, May 1, 2017 from 3-4pm EDT for a webinar focused on taking action in support ...
Dear Colleagues, The American Psychological Association is hosting a webinar in early May, titled “Smoking Cessation Interventions with Behavioral Health Populations.” This webinar will be held on Thursday, May 4th ...
National Jewish Health is the provider of the largest non-profit smoking Quitline in the country. We will share best practices for integration of SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) data ...
During this session three leaders in tobacco control will discuss: dangerous and shocking trends in e-cigarette marketing; a movement sweeping the nation - increasing the minimum sale age for tobacco ...
During this session includes speakers from the community, academic institution, and health care system to discuss three different primary cancers (anal, cervical, and colorectal cancers) incorporating the common threads of ...
Panel of LGBTQ-identifying people and their experiences of equity, discrimination and the need for advocacy within the US healthcare system. This panel will include LGBTQ cancer survivors, parents, and other ...
In this session, we will be doing an overview of language and concepts related to gender identity and transgender identities and communities. Presenters will also do an overview of important ...
Patient Navigation:(1) discuss evidence for patient navigation programs for cancer prevention (tobacco treatment and cancer screening); (2) present a case example of a successful patient navigation program; (3) discuss models ...
LGBT community-based organizations, including LGBT community centers and LGBT youth centers, are perfectly positioned to promote health and wellness in the communities they serve - but finding funding to support ...
Dear Colleagues, Tobacco remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, and disproportionately affects people with mental illness. E-cigarette use is increasing in the United States and ...
Want to improve the quality of cancer care your organization provides? Join the National Behavioral Health Network this summer for a new webinar series on cancer control. Throughout the series, ...
FREE Webinar Tomorrow! The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC), in collaboration with the CDC Tips From Former Smokers™ Campaign, the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH), and the National ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC), in collaboration with the CDC Tips From Former Smokers™ Campaign, the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH), and the National Association of ...
Talking Through the Mist: Exploring the Uses and Misuses of E-Cigarettes amongst those with Behavioral Health Conditions Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2-3:30 p.m. ET Register Here Speaker: Jim Pavlik, MA, Program and ...
The Power of Peers for Tobacco and Cancer Control Practices Thursday, Aug. 3, 3-4:30 p.m. ET During this webinar, attendees will: Understand the role of peers as coaches in whole health ...
August 8, 2017, 2-3 p.m. ET, National Cancer Institute. This webinar will provide an overview of the R01 and R21 funding opportunity announcements (FOA), U.S. Tobacco Control Policies to Reduce ...
Date: Tuesday, August 8th, 2:00pm – 4:00 pm ET Description Many cancer patients experience psychological distress due to existing behavioral health concerns or concerns brought about by the cancer diagnosis. ...
Partnering with Public Housing to Reduce Tobacco Use Wed, Aug 16, 2017 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT Speakers: Marcella A. Maguire, Ph.D. Director, Health Systems Integration, CSH Stancil Tootle ...
Date: Wednesday, August 23rd 2-3:30pm EST Speakers: Carole Specktor, Senior Cessation Manager, ClearWay Minnesota Erica Sitton, OTR/L, Health and Wellness Manager, Mental Health Resources Sally Sales, MA, Program Director, Hennepin ...
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 12:00 pm (CST) The password for this event is "health". Health care providers cite the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule to deny ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) is pleased to invite you to this free webinar: “Rather wreck my gums than my lungs: Smokeless tobacco and California rural adolescent males” on ...
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2017, 2-3:30pm EST Speakers: Nicole Mueller, Community Liaison at the Behavioral Health & Wellness Program, the University of Colorado School of Medicine Mary Mancuso, MA, Clinical ...
Description What do patients need for support on their cancer journey? Psychiatric care is one aspect of services for patients with cancer. The webinar will explore promising practices, (eTools, mHealth ...
Cracking the (CPT) Code for Tobacco Cessation & Cancer Prevention Wed, Sep 13, 2017 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT Chronic Care Management, SBIRT, and Peer Specialists…Oh my! In the ...
Learn about the benefits of hosting a state strategy session and how your state can get involved. Explore how to build successful statewide collaborative groups.
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC), the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control (NBHN), and the American Lung Association (ALA) are pleased to invite you to register ...
Wednesday, September 20th, 2-3pm ET Click here to register. This webinar will discuss the benefits of creating and sustaining linkages between community-based organizations and healthcare professionals to advance LGBT wellness and ...
Host: Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) National Hispanic Network to Reduce Tobacco-Related and Cancer Health Disparities When: Thursday, September 21, 2017 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST Despite gains since the launch of the ...
Date: Monday, September 25, 2017, 2-3:30pm EST Speaker: Chad Morris, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Behavioral Health & Wellness Program at the University of Colorado- School of ...
Unconscious Linguistic Bias: Innovative Psycholinguistic-Based Strategies to Dramatically Increase the Representation of Minority Executives in Leadership and Governance Positions Wednesday, September 27, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET // Noon - ...
Finding New Financing for Tobacco Cessation & Cancer Prevention Efforts Wed, Oct 11, 2017 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT Do you want to innovate or try ground-breaking programs to ...
Date: Wednesday, October 17th from 2-4pm Speakers: TBD Register here: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1153667&tp_key=140655e1ea
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) is pleased to invite you to register for this FREE webinar: “How to Think - Not Feel, About Tobacco Harm Reduction” on Wednesday, October ...
Join The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the American Lung Association for a webinar exploring the intersection of smokefree multi-unit housing and tobacco cessation policies. The webinar ...
This webinar, hosted by the Tobacco Control Legal Consortium at the Public Health Law Center, is designed to give members of the tobacco control and public health community a short refresher on how laws ...
How can your state join the national effort to stop tobacco imagery on screen from harming kids? A special presentation by New York State program managers can help you — ...
Tue, Nov 28, 2017 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST Only about 1 in 4 mental health treatment facilities offer tobacco cessation services, and even fewer utilize pharmacological supports. This ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) is pleased to invite you to register for this One Hour Power Break FREE webinar: “Bambi Meets Godzilla: Addressing young adult tobacco use” on ...
This research-to-practice conversation with state health department and research perspectives will address challenges and successes of addressing e-cigarette use as it relates to legalization of marijuana, as well as research ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) is excited to be hosting our 75th webinar with our partners, the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control (NBHN), and the ...
Hosted by: Center of Excellence for Health Systems Improvement Goal: Upon completing this webinar, participants will better understand the role co-occurring behavioral health and substance abuse conditions play in treating tobacco ...
Time: February 1, 2018 3:30-5pm EST Cost: $15 Join LGBT HealthLink and Suwannee River Area Health Education Center for this webinar on LGBT Mental Health. In this webinar experts will ...
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018 1pm EST Register here. Description Mental wellbeing has a tremendous impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Now is the time to implement ...
Save the Date: Wednesday, February 14 from 2 – 3 p.m. ET. Please join a team from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Boston University School of Public ...
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 3:00-4:30 PM ET CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR Our first webinar in the 2018 series will introduce participants to a strategic framework (Context – ...
Thursday, February 22, 2018 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Register here to receive login information More than half of the hospitals in the United States are private, nonprofit organizations that ...
March 27,2018 from 1-2PM (EST) The goal of this webinar is to strengthen the capacity of substance abuse treatment and behavioral health providers to develop effective Tobacco Cessation Treatment Plans ...
Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at 1:00pm EDT Erik M. Augustson, PhD, MPH, Program Director of the Behavioral Resources Program, in the Tobacco Control Research Branch, of the National Cancer Institute, ...
ASTHO presents Ask the Experts: The Intersection of Tobacco and Opioids. The event will feature a virtual panel discussion moderated by ASTHO President, John Wiesman, exploring this intersection and the bi-directional relationship ...
As a follow-up to ASTHO’s first virtual coffee chat held in December, they will be hosting a second one on Tuesday, April 10, 2:00-2:45 p.m. ET. This virtual coffee chat, ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) and the National Behavioral Health Network For Tobacco & Cancer Control (NBHN) invite you to participate in this free webinar: Veterans and Tobacco: Population, Product ...
Join CDC's Office on Smoking and Health on April 19 to learn about progress made toward achieving the Healthy People 2020 Environmental Quality Leading Health Indicators. This webinar will highlight the harmful ...
The need is clear: behavioral health providers and public health leaders must rally together to address the health disparities impacting African Americans, a community historically underserved by tobacco control and ...
The California Smokers’ Helpline and its training and technical assistance arm, the Center for Tobacco Cessation, are pleased to host this free webinar on Thursday, May 10th from noon to ...
Save the date: Wednesday, June 6th 3-4:30 PM ET Register here. Hosted by the Tobacco Control Training Collaborative Speakers in this webinar will review the five tiers of the Health Impact ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) invites you to join us for this webinar: Clearing the Air: Comprehensive Approaches to Smoke-Free Public Housing, on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 1:00 ...
Join the National Behavioral Health Network, the American Lung Association and the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center for a co-hosted webinar, Turning Challenges into Dollars: Addressing Tobacco Cessation Billing Challenges in ...
The American Lung Association is excited to release a new case study, “Improving Medicaid Tobacco Cessation Coverage in South Carolina: A Case Study in Partnership.” The case study explores South ...
The Primary Care Information Project, in partnership with NYC Treats Tobacco, presents: Documentation and Alignment for Tobacco Use Treatment In this webinar, you will learn how documentation for tobacco use ...
Save the date: Wednesday, August 1st 3-4:30 PM ET Hosted by the Tobacco Control Training Collaborative. Register here Coalition success includes a number of interim achievements such as network development, skill ...
About this Live Interactive Webinar People with serious mental illness (SMI) die 15-30 years earlier than the general population. This mortality gap is due to cardiac health and cancer. The SMI population requires clinicians ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) invites you to join them for the webinar: Vaping and Ecigs among Behavioral Health Populations: Research Evidence and Research Needs, on Wednesday, September 12, ...
Join the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control for a Virtual Coffee Chat on: Managing the Psychological and Psychosocial Effects of a Cancer Diagnosis Friday, September ...
Truth Initiative® is excited to offer new truth ads for use by youth and young adult serving organizations to help spread awareness of the facts and dangers associated with flavored tobacco ...
Description Though adolescent cigarette smoking rates have decreased over the past four decades with fewer than 1 in 25 teens reporting daily tobacco use, e-cigarette use has increased two-fold. There ...
The North American Quitline Consortium (NAQC) is hosting the following webinar: How Quitlines are Increasing Access to Cessation Service Among PHA Residents through Collaborations with PHAs and CHCs Join us ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) invites you to join for this webinar, “Advancing Smoking Cessation in California's Medicaid Population: The Medi-Cal Incentives to Quit Smoking (MIQS) Project” on Tuesday, ...
Improving Recovery Outcomes: Addressing Co-Occurring Tobacco and Opioid Use April 8, 2019, 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET Smoking rates are two to four times higher among adolescents and adults with ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) and the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence (ATTUD) invite you to join us for this webinar, “The Glass is Half ...
Presented by the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors: How Public Health and the Department of Defense Can Work Together to Improve Our Nation's Health and Security General Member Webinar ...
Presented by Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) Network : Promoting Tobacco Cessation Through Evidence-Based Clinical Interventions and Global Awareness Campaigns Wednesday, May 29, 2019 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET Register ...
Webinar: Connecting the Dots: Addiction, Trauma and Tobacco Use Join the National Behavioral Health Network for a webinar on Monday, June 17th from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET for ...
The Smoking Cessation Leadership Center (SCLC) invites you to join the webinar, “Tobacco Free Policies and Interventions in Behavioral Health Care Settings” on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 2:00 pm ...
Quitting in the Age of Vaping: A Special Warner Series Webinar by the Truth Initiative For decades, youth smoking rates have been declining to reach historic lows. Now, the rapid ...
Using Campaigns and Social Media to Address Commercial Tobacco Use The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan's National Native Network with Indian Health Service Health Promotion & Disease Prevention and the Indian Health Service ...
American Lung Association (ALA) Webinar: Medicaid Expansion and Tobacco Cessation Coverage Date: Thursday, July 11 Time: 2:30pm ET Host: ALA Registration: Click HERE. Thirty-five states and D.C. have expanded ...
Interested in learning about interventions to increase cervical cancer screening in underserved communities? Join the Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) and APPEAL (Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy, and Leadership) Networks’ ...
North American Quitline Consortium (NAQC) Webinar: 2018 Annual Survey of Quitlines Data Presentation Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 3:00 - 4:30pm ET NAQC is pleased to present data from the FY2018 ...
Older Adults, Behavioral Health and Smoking: It’s Never Too Late to Quit Date: July 23, 2 – 3 p.m. ET People with behavioral health conditions are two to three times ...
American Lung Association(ALA) Webinar: Improving Medicaid Tobacco Cessation Coverage in Oregon: A Case Study Date: Wednesday, July 31 Time: 1pm ET Host: American Lung Association Registration: Click HERE Join the ...
Date: Wednesday, September 11 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Register here Description: Although tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the ...
When? Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT Speaker Gabrielle N. Davis MPH, RRT-ACCS, NPS, CTTS, CHES COPD Educator & Inpatient Nicotine Cessation Program Coordinator, St. Luke's Health System ...
Tobacco use means higher healthcare costs. Add in the costly ripple effect in other areas, such as increased work absences and greater disability claims, and the business case to focus ...
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) invites you to join a webinar to learn more about a new conversation simulation tool called, Talk to Someone, developed in partnership ...
Date: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 4:00 pm ET Guidance for Coalitions In Comprehensive Cancer Control Topic: Nine Habits of Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalitions Webinar link: https://zoom.us/j/455549159
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Dear Colleagues, Please join the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center at UCSF for this live webinar, “A Comprehensive Look at the Health Effects of Nicotine” on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at ...
Embracing Public Health 3.0 and Creating Cross-Sector Partnerships Monday, January 13, 2020 12:00:00 PM EST - 1:30:00 PM EST The Future of Public Health report, published in 1988, by the ...
Date: January 30, 2020 Time: 12:00-1:00 PM ET This webinar will provide a look at the latest data that informs how we are doing as a nation with our efforts to ...
Please join the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center at UCSF and the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco & Cancer Control for this live webinar, “Blame and shame are killing our ...
Harm Reduction and Quality Improvement Approaches to Tobacco Cessation Webinar Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2-3 p.m. ET Adults with behavioral health conditions smoke nearly 40% of all cigarettes, and research ...
Please join the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center at UCSF for this live webinar, “A smoke-free home intervention in permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless adults” on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, ...
Justice in the Air: Findings from the Tobacco Disparities Messaging Project Presentation Overview: Words matter, not only in mass media campaigns, but also when presenting data to inform public health ...
Best Practices for Tobacco Cessation Billing in Behavioral Health Settings Date: Wednesday, February 26 1-2 p.m. ET Are you billing Medicaid for your tobacco cessation services, but experiencing challenges ...
Assisting Clients with Quitting – How to Talk the Talk for Successful Tobacco Cessation Date: Thursday, March 5, 2-3 p.m. ET Only one in four mental health treatment facilities offer ...
Assisting Clients with Quitting – How to Talk the Talk for Successful Tobacco Cessation Part II Date: Monday, March 9, 2-3 p.m. ET Only one in four mental health treatment ...
Nicotine Recovery Tools to Help Individuals Make Healthy Changes Wednesday, March 11 from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. ET Do you want to know more about how you can harness the ...
Lung Cancer Screening: The Who-What-When-Where-Why Description Ella A. Kazerooni, MD, MS, Professor of Radiology & Internal Medicine, Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs & Director of Cardiothoracic Radiology at the University ...
Advancing Health Equity in Tobacco Control through Tailored Interventions Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET Register here As tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable ...
Lung Health & COVID-19 Hosted by the American Lung Association As the news and recommendations around the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) evolves, we will be hosting 30-minute updates every Monday at ...
Upcoming Webinar - The Clinical Edge Series: COVID-19, Tobacco Use & Health Disparity Populations Presented by Behavioral Health & Wellness Program - University of Colorado Monday April 13, 2-3 p.m. ET ...
Dear Colleagues, Please join the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center at UCSF for this live webinar, “Achieving a Healthier Campus by Going Tobacco-Free” on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 1:00 pm ...
Approaching Tobacco Cessation Billing in Behavioral Health Settings with Confidence Tuesday, April 21, 3-4 p.m. ET Are you billing Medicaid for your tobacco cessation services but experiencing challenges in receiving ...
Approaching Tobacco Cessation Billing in Behavioral Health Settings with Confidence Tuesday, April 21, 3-4 p.m. ET Are you billing Medicaid for your tobacco cessation services but experiencing challenges in receiving ...
Dear Colleagues, Please join the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center at UCSF for this live webinar, “No Menthol Sunday: Now More Than Ever!” on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 1:00 pm ...
Transform Your Tobacco Cessation Practice with Telehealth May 14 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. ET Growing research from the CDC shows that tobacco users and individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions ...
Date: Thursday, May 21 Time: 12:00 pm, ET Webinar: Advancing Cancer Control Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Presented by GW Cancer Center. Register by visiting bit.ly/CancerControlWebinar2020
Connecting to Care – How to Leverage Quitlines to Better Support Your Clients Monday, June 8, 2-3 p.m. ET Tobacco users are at increased risk of severe complications from COVID-19, ...
COVID-19 & Commercial Tobacco Use:General Education and Cessation Resources Featured Speaker: Dr. Patricia Nez Henderson Vice President, Black Hills Center for American Indian Health Virtual Presentation Date: Thursday, June 18, ...
Leveraging SBIRT to Enhance Youth Tobacco Use Prevention Part I June 29, 2-3 p.m. ET Thinking about preventing youth tobacco use early, often and through brief interventions in a variety ...
Leveraging SBIRT to Enhance Youth Tobacco Use Prevention Part II July 08, 2-3 p.m. ET Thinking about preventing youth tobacco use early, often and through brief interventions in a variety ...
COVID-19 & Racial inequality: 5 reasons tobacco use must be on HR radar Date:Aug. 20, 2020 | 2 PM ET/11 AM PT Hosted by Employee Benefit News Click here for more ...
Most people will experience some level of depression, anxiety, fear or distress when cancer impacts their lives. Whether they're pre-existing or not, mental health challenges affect people at all stages ...
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDs) and Youth Vaping: What Providers Need to Know November 12, 2020, 3-4 p.m. ET Growing research shows that use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDs), ...
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Title: Stigma, Biases and Shame: Tobacco Use and Wellbeing Masterclass Date: Thursday, May 27, 3:00 - 5:00 pm ET Description: Stigma around mental illness and substance use challenges can contribute ...
Upcoming Webinar - The Clinical Edge Series: Co-Treatment of Tobacco and Cannabis Use Disorders Presented by the Behavioral Health & Wellness Program - University of Colorado Wednesday, June 23rd at ...
Upcoming Webcast - Improving Access to Tobacco Cessation Treatment in North Dakota’s Medicaid Program: Efforts to Recognize Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists - July 14, 2 p.m. ET Join the American ...
Smoking Cessation Leadership Center's live webinar, What Works: Developing Effective Partnerships to Treat Tobacco Addiction in Behavioral Health Settings will be held on Thu, Sep 23, 2021 2:00 PM EDT. By the end ...
Register for American Lung Association’s Public Health Roadmap: Systems Change Strategies to Address Youth Cessation Webcast on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 11 am CST. Tobacco use by adolescents and ...
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! Lung cancer is one of the most common causes of death for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Fear and isolation brought ...
Justice-involved individuals are more likely to present with mental health and substance use challenges and use tobacco at high rates. Implementing evidence-based tobacco cessation strategies within correctional systems can reduce health disparities ...
Smoke-free environments in mental health and substance use treatment organizations can reduce tobacco use among these individuals and improve the health of the staff, and yet many mental health and ...
In the U.S., 34% of adults with mental health challenges who use tobacco identify as Black, and 32% identify as Hispanic/Latinx. Understanding this relationship between mental health and substance use ...
Varenicline, an FDA-approved prescription smoking cessation aid, is an effective evidence-based treatment for reducing tobacco use among individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Join the National Behavioral Health ...
National, state, and local-level data sources are essential to address tobacco-related disparities among individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. But, knowing how to find, understand and apply these ...
Individuals with mental health and substance use challenges have lower-than-average cancer screening rates and are at greater risk of developing colorectal cancer than the general population. Integrating conversations around mental ...
Do you want to strengthen partnerships and collaborations with mental health and substance use treatment systems and providers to address tobacco-related disparities? Join us on May 10th, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ...
Join the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control on Wednesday, May 11, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET for a webinar designed to support organizations on addressing barriers ...
Addressing Tobacco Use and Mental Health Challenges in Pregnant Individuals: Part 1 Pregnant and postpartum individuals with mental health (MH) challenges who use tobacco encounter stigma and shame. As ...
Using an Intersectional Framework to Address Tobacco Use Disparities Intersectionality is a framework that examines how a person’s different social and political identities interact to influence their experiences of discrimination ...
Trauma-informed Cancer Care for Individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges When a cancer diagnosis is coupled with mental health or substance use challenges, care can be complex. Navigating ...
Leveraging Trauma-informed Motivational Interviewing in Tobacco Treatment and Control Individuals who experienced trauma, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), are disproportionately impacted by commercial tobacco use and often experience additional challenges ...