Smoking cessation is everybody's business webinar.

The latest Equally Well research shows that lung cancer was the fifth leading cause of death for people who accessed mental health-related treatments in 2016, with 3,820 deaths (accounting for 4.4% of all deaths among this population).

Smoking cessation plays a key role in supporting better health, especially for individuals with mental health conditions. This free CPD webinar will explore effective strategies to support clients in their quitting journey and emphasise the value of a multidisciplinary approach.

Learning outcomes

• identify prevalence and risks associated with respiratory disease and lung cancer in people with mental health lived experience
• determine opportunities to open up conversations about smoking cessation
• implement the strategies and tips from the recommended smoking cessation resources and guidelines
• examine hurdles and enablers to implementing smoking cessation initiatives/ approaches in practice.

Note: All are welcome but this activity is designed specifically for mental health practitioners.

Recommended pre-disposing activity

Familiarise yourself with the following document (45 mins):

• RACGP Smoking cessation guidelines

The panel:

• Sally Plever, Psychologist, Qld
• Assoc Prof Mat Coleman, Psychiatrist, WA
• Kate Cogan, Nurse with MH qualifications, Vic
• Shannon Harwood, Equally Well Ambassador - Lived Experience Advocacy, Coaching, Consultancy, Tas
• Moderator: Assoc Prof Caroline Johnson, Equally Well Alliance Member, General Practitioner, Vic

Webinar registration

To register for this webinar, you'll be asked to login to your MHPN Account - It's free and easy to setup if you don't already have one.  Register here .

More information

• Email webinars@mhpn.org.au
• Call 1800 209 031
• Visit Equally Well Australia's website