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Briefing
Mental Health

Briefing for professionals: Supporting service users to quit

Mental Health and Smoking Partnership
Mar 2020

Summary

This short briefing document provides information for mental health professionals on supporting smokers to quit by:

  • Outlining key messages for health professionals working in community mental health teams
  • Addresses some common misconceptions
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