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The Tobacco Quitline: Things You Should Know

Sophie Matheson

Mar 30, 2020

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1-800-QUIT-NOW is a toll-free number run by the National Cancer Institute. Calling this number will connect you directly to your state’s tobacco quitline where you can be further assisted. All states have quitlines with counselors and quit coaches who are trained specifically to help smokers quit.

Musical Expression

Silas Deane

Mar 25, 2020

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Silas Deane is the artist who created the theme music for BH WELL videos and other resources on our website. He is a musician and a producer. In this video, Silas discusses the key role that emotions play in music creation. Silas says he is not outwardly emotional but his emotions come through in his music. Music resonates with us on a deeper level than we even know how to communicate. In this video, he plays an impromptu tune that expresses his calm and excitement at the time of filming. He describes the dichotomy of chaos and order present in music that is mirrored in our minds.

5 R Questions to Help Patients Be Ready to Cut Tobacco

Chloé Robertson

Oct 25, 2019

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Ever tried motivating someone to cut tobacco use but not sure if they are ready?

Lung Cancer Screening

Lovoria Williams

Oct 16, 2019

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Today on the vlog, Dr. Lovoria Williams discusses lung cancer screening. The US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) created a lung cancer screening guideline after extensive research via a national study that observed the best screening test for lung cancer prediction. The study revealed that an annual low dose CT scan test is the best method for screening lung cancer. The lung cancer screening test is quite unknown so only 5% test whereas breast cancer and colon cancer are more familiar tests and have an 80% test rate.

A Quick Tool to Help Choose Nicotine Replacement Equivalencies

Chloé Robertson

Sep 4, 2019

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You’ve got a busy practice, full day, and need to cover cutting out tobacco. You’ve gone through the 5As and the 5Rs and NOW your patient wants to stop. We have an evidence-based Quick Tool to help you choose nicotine replacement equivalencies in a flash! Helps the patient. Saves you time.

5 Question Quiz to See if Patients Want to Cut Tobacco

Chloé Robertson

Aug 6, 2019

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Ever wonder if someone wants to cut out the tobacco? Take this quick quiz to see if you know how to ask!

Got Stress?

Sophie Matheson

Jan 28, 2019

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Do you feel like your mind is constantly racing? You can barely keep your eyes open during the day, but have trouble falling asleep at night? If so, you might be like the majority of our population today allowing stress to run your life. One thing we have trouble within today’s society is stopping. We are always on the go and worrying about the next deadline we have to meet. Always worrying about the next thing can cause your body a lot of stress and can affect your mental and physical health. Don’t get me wrong, a little bit of stress can be good for you.

Faculty Spotlight

Zim Okoli

Sep 18, 2018

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Dr. Okoli is a psychiatric nurse who works with patients with severe and persistent mental illness. He is also a part of the BH WELL faculty team. He is interested in finding programs to help the long-term health and wellbeing of patients with mental health illnesses. It is important to note that mental illness is a unique and complex challenge that no one chooses for themselves. Those with mental illnesses do not have access to as many resources such as funding or research. Dr.

Modifiable Risk Factors for People with Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders

Zim Okoli

Jun 27, 2018

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Dr. Zim Okoli shares 5 modifiable risk factors for people living with mental health and substance use disorders: poverty, obesity, food, substance use, and lack of access to resources.

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