Notice to Patients about Tobacco-Free Policy
Summary: Template for a letter announcing a tobacco-free treatment facility to clients.
Category Archives: Health Systems
Family Physician Guide to Addressing Smoking for People with Mental Illness
Summary: Approximately 70% of people who use tobacco products see a physician each year, so family physicians have the opportunity to make a significant impact on their patients’ tobacco use, including those who have behavioral health disorders. This webpage provides information and guidance tailored for family physicians and their clinical teams to strengthen integration of […]
Report: Treating Tobacco Use Disorder in Behavioral Health Populations: Innovative Approaches and Uses of Approved Medications
Summary: This report describes innovative uses of approved medications for the treatment of TUD for people with behavioral health conditions. It provides an overview of the seven FDA-approved medications for treating tobacco use, recommended use of those medications associated with improved outcomes, and key messages for treating TUD in behavioral health populations. It is intended […]
Report: Using Medications to Treat Tobacco-Use Disorder
Summary: This report describes innovative uses of approved medications for the treatment of TUD for people with behavioral health conditions. It provides an overview of the seven FDA-approved medications for treating tobacco use, recommended use of those medications associated with improved outcomes, and key messages for treating TUD in behavioral health populations. It is intended […]
HHS Smoking Cessation Framework
Summary: The framework sets forth an organizing set of goals and broad strategies to guide states in enhancing collaboration and coordination to drive further progress in increasing smoking cessation – including for people affected by behavioral health conditions. The Framework’s six goals are: Goal 1. Reduce smoking- and cessation-related disparities. Goal 2. Increase awareness and […]