Protecting Mental Health by Tackling Tobacco

Registrations are closed

Ticket sales have ended for this event. If you missed it, the session has been recorded and will be distributed shortly after the event. To obtain a copy, please contact us at: ISLHD-HealthPromotion@health.nsw.gov.au

Protecting Mental Health by Tackling Tobacco

Learn about the benefits to mental health by tackling tobacco, and hear practical examples of strategies that you can apply in your practice

By Health Promotion Service ISLHD

Date and time

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PDT

Location

Online

About this event

Did you know that tobacco smoking rates are 50% higher for people with significant mental health issues, and tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease in Australia?

Learn about:

• the myths and misconceptions around mental health and smoking

• practical examples and advice on starting a conversation

about smoking

• how to use patches, gum and other quit smoking aids

• how to access further support.

Presenter:

Tara Lawson is a Health Promotion Officer who has worked in tobacco control for over a decade in various community and inpatient settings.

Organised by

Health Promotion Service ISLHD

Health Promotion works to improve the health and wellbeing of people who live in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

The service works in partnership with organisations and groups in the community - like schools, daycare centres, preschools and community organisations - to help people make healthy living choices. This is done by providing a range of healthy eating and active living programs for people of all ages.

Health Promotion focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, preventing falls in older people and reducing cigarette smoking and vaping.

Sales Ended