Webinar: Improving stop smoking support for people with common mental health condition
This webinar accompanies the launch of a report from ASH and the Mental Health and Smoking Partnership, Falling through the cracks: Closing the gap in stop smoking support for people with common mental health conditions.
Chaired by Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation and co-chair of the Mental Health and Smoking Partnership (MHSP), this webinar explores the scale of smoking-related inequalities among people with poor mental health and showcases practical examples of how local authorities, NHS services and community organisations are improving access to support.
Speakers and presentations included
- Welcome
Mark Rowland, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation and co-chair of the MHSP - The scale of inequalities and challenges of reaching this population
Dr Debbie Robson, KCL - Overview report findings
Rachel Maynard, ASH - Regional communications and leveraging partnerships
Sarah Milne, South East Smokefree Alliance - How local authorities can effectively tailor support
Sarah Hepworth, South Yorkshire Tobacco Control Alliance - Evidence on incorporating smoking cessation support in NHS Talking therapies
Dr Gemma Taylor, University of Bristol - Incorporating stop smoking support into third sector MH support
Oliver Holdsworth, Mind - Q&A
Resources
Slides: The scale of inequalities and challenges of reaching this population
Slides: Overview report findings
Slides: Regional communications and leveraging partnerships
Slides: How local authorities can effectively tailor support
Slides: Evidence on incorporating smoking cessation support in NHS Talking therapies
Slides: Incorporating stop smoking support into third sector MH support