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Smoke Free Mental Health Services Strategy & Policy Development Mary Yates, RNMH, RMN, MSc. National June 2023ependence TrainerWhat hinders effective smoking cessation strategies? Paternalistic attitudes (the righting reflex) Faulty assumptions Knowledge and skills gaps Fear of exposure Lack of ambition Lack of resources Poor leadershipWhat helps effective smoking cessation strategies? Creating health care environments / systems where all the cues to smoke are removed so that well-being can flourish Partnerships Pathways Education Imagination Determination Resources High qualitydataSuccessful Smoke Free Services are co-designed and co-delivered Communicate the vision Challenge poorpractice Catch people doingthe right thing Count andCelebrate success Care treatment pathwayforpatients & staff Compassion for lapses andrelapses Competency – focus ontraining Consistency –develop localprotocols Collaborate withinandoutside the service Commitment – it’s alongjourney MH services are given support to quit as soon asing possible and for good – this includes access to the best treatments as well as care provided in an environment that is conducive to quitting Having an ambitious approach which recognises component of standard care is vital to reduce preventable disease and premature mortality. Staff training, and co-production with smokers must underpin tobacco dependence service developments Leave no one behind
