The overall goal is to advance the knowledge of professionals and community members to increase their effectiveness in tobacco control in the context of health, cultural and economic issues from global, national and local perspectives. The theme of this year’s conference focuses on the challenges that remain in tobacco control after the smoke clears.

Other Details

$75 (includes lunch, refreshments and conference materials). Space is limited to 250 participants.

Make check payable to: University of Hawaii

Mail with the registration form to (deadline April 25, 2008):
University of Hawaii Conference Center
2530 Dole Street, SAK C403
Honolulu, HI 96822

Dr. Jill Williams, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will be teaching a one-day workshop based on her award winning program implemented in New Jersey titled “Learning About Healthy Living -- Tobacco and You”. This is a train-the-trainer session and is a great opportunity to learn about the innovative program.

Dr. Jill Williams, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will be teaching a one-day workshop based on her award winning program implemented in New Jersey titled “Learning About Healthy Living -- Tobacco and You”. This is a train-the-trainer session and is a great opportunity to learn about the innovative program.

Each participant will receive a copy of the manual, which details this comprehensive program based on proven mental health treatment programs involving active participation in a treatment group by clients. Its eight sections contain all the material needed for each meeting of the group, both for the group facilitator-educator and for its members. It contains “how to” steps for quitting as well as scientifically supported factual material and resources. It recognizes not only the importance of individual and group support but also the importance of Nicotine Replacement Therapy as an integral part of a successful cessation program for a client.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. To understand the high prevalence and consequences of tobacco use in persons with mental illness.
2. Identify the connection between smoking and mental health disorders in general including the biopsychosocial links between smoking and various mental health diagnoses.
3. Explain the role of mental health professionals in treating tobacco dependence including how changes within the mental health systems will support the success of cessation attempts by individuals.
4. Become familiar with a peer to peer model for addressing tobacco within mental health systems.

Other Details:

$75.00 Fee (Lunch Included)
Certified Substance Abuse Counselors (CSAC) has approved this training for 5.0 hours of continuing education.

To registration: Visit The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii website at www.tobaccofreehawaii.org