Quitlink: Accessible smoking cessation support for people living with severe and enduring mental illness [ 2018 - 2022 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Amanda Baker (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Peter Kelly ,  Dr Alyna Turner ,  Dr Catherine Segan ,  Prof Billie Bonevski
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Brief description Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in people with severe mental illness (SMI). Although smokers with SMI want to quit, tailored interventions are rarely delivered in practice. Quitlines are well placed but underutilised by this group. “Quitlink” will utilise peer workers within mental health services to engage smokers with SMI in a tailored Quitline intervention. We will also qualitatively examine facilitators and barriers to cessation in order to improve future interventions.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,157,165.76

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant