Nicotine and Stress: A Vicious Cycle

OVERVIEW:

How can healthcare professionals and educators dispel the continued perception that tobacco and vape products relieve stress? Join the New York State Smokers’ Quitline and a panel of experts for a look at recent campaigns, stories from the field, and resources to overcome nicotine addiction in an increasingly stress-filled world. Register for this free one-hour webinar by visiting https://nysmokefree.com/newsroom.

OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
– Describe the rationale for the Truth Initiative’s recent youth and young adult anti-vaping campaign, “Breath of Stress Air.”
– List two advantages of simultaneously treating tobacco dependence and mental health conditions for individuals who experience psychological disorders, despite perceived challenges with stress.
– Identify current stress triggers among participants who access the New York State Smokers’ Quitline’s services.
– Explain the benefits of implementing health systems change among behavioral health organizations, especially during the pre-contemplation stage of tobacco dependence treatment.

PANELISTS:

Megan Jacobs, MPH
Vice President of Product, Innovations
Truth Initiative

Christine Harrington, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NEA-BC
NYS Office of Mental Health
Hutchings Psychiatric Center
Director of Operations

Darlene Drake, NCTTP
Cancer Prevention Associate II
New York State Smokers’ Quitline

David Davis, MSW
Director of Tobacco Control Health Initiatives
Center for Health Systems Improvement
Cicatelli Associates, Inc. (CAI)