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  1. News Article News Article Research & Resources
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    3 ways vaping affects mental health

    While it is well known that nicotine harms developing brains, lesser known are the worrying connections between nicotine and mental health.

    Sep. 10, 2021
    Targeted Communities
    Mental Health
  2. Infographic Infographic Research & Resources
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    Vaping Nicotine and Mental Health Infographic

    Vaping nicotine and mental health one page infographic

    Feb. 09, 2022
    Emerging Tobacco Products
    E-cigarettes / Vaping
  3. News Article News Article Research & Resources
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    More mental health facilities are going smoke-free

    Nearly half of the facilities that offer mental health treatment services in the U.S. have 100 percent smoke-free policies in place.

    Oct. 10, 2017
    Targeted Communities
    Mental Health
  4. News Article News Article Research & Resources
    Myths social

    3 myths about mental health and quitting smoking

    When it comes to quitting smoking, some common myths about mental health and tobacco could be standing in the way.

    Sep. 07, 2017
    Targeted Communities
    Mental Health
  5. News Article News Article Research & Resources
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    Tobacco is a social justice issue: Mental health

    Tobacco use disproportionately affects many marginalized populations—the same groups who have a long history of being exploited by the tobacco industry.

    Aug. 20, 2017
    Targeted Communities
    Mental Health
  6. News Article News Article Research & Resources

    Fast facts about smoking and mental health

    Here are some Fast Facts that focus on the significantly higher rates of smoking and greater difficulty quitting faced by people with mental illnesses

    May. 31, 2016
    Targeted Communities
    Mental Health
  7. News Article News Article Research & Resources
    Concerned Woman Thinking

    Youth vaping, mental health and the importance of quitting: A Q&A with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

    To discuss the youth vaping and youth mental health crises, Truth Initiative spoke with Tamanna Patel from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

    Sep. 24, 2021
    Emerging Tobacco Products
    E-cigarettes / Vaping
  8. News Article News Article Research & Resources
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    How tobacco companies linked cigarettes and mental health

    Truth Initiative® explores three ways that tobacco companies linked cigarettes and mental health.

    Aug. 23, 2017
    Targeted Communities
    Mental Health
  9. Report Report Research & Resources
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    Colliding Crises: Youth Mental Health and Nicotine Use

    Two health crises among youth — a mental health crisis and a vaping epidemic — pose increasing threats to a generation of young people.

    Sep. 19, 2021
    Emerging Tobacco Products
    E-cigarettes / Vaping
  10. News Article News Article Research & Resources
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    How quitting nicotine can improve mental health

    Quitting can alleviate symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and lead to long-term improved mental health, and free, anonymous quit support tailored specifically t

    Nov. 05, 2021
    Quitting smoking / vaping
    Tools
  11. News Article News Article Research & Resources
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    National Recovery Month: Substance abuse, mental health and tobacco

    People with mental health and substance abuse disorders use tobacco at much higher rates than the rest of the population.

    Sep. 01, 2016
    Harmful Effects of Tobacco
    Health
  12. News Article News Article Research & Resources
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    How e-cigarette brands are trying to link vaping with mental health

    As youth e-cigarette use remains at epidemic levels and many young people report mental health concerns amid the pandemic, these marketing themes can be seen

    Sep. 17, 2021
    Emerging Tobacco Products
    E-cigarettes / Vaping