What every psychiatrist should know about smoking cessation
From CPD eLearning talks to... by Royal College of Psychiatrists
October 15, 2025 · 45 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of smoking cessation and its impact on health outcomes.
October marks the annual Stoptober initiative, a powerful reminder of the life-saving potential of quitting smoking. In this podcast episode, join guest presenter Dr Claire Jones in exploring why smoking cessation is considered the single most impactful intervention for improving health outcomes, and discover how small changes in clinical practice can lead to life-changing outcomes. Disclaimer: Thank you for listening to this Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD eLearning podcast. This podcast provides information, not advice. The content in this podcast is provided for general information only and is not intended to, and does not amount to, advice that you should rely on. It is not an alternative to specific, professional advice. Although we make reasonable efforts to present accurate information in our podcasts, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether expressed or implied, that the content in this podcast is accurate, complete or up to date. If you have any questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider without delay. If you think you are experiencing any medical condition, you should seek…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr Claire Jones
Topics covered
- smoking cessation
- health outcomes
- clinical practice
Keywords
- Stoptober
- quitting smoking
- intervention
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Stoptober
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