Quitting Smoking: One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health (and Mental Health!)
I’m not sure if it’s the policy of the hospital I work for, a New York State campaign, or if it’s because I’m overseen by OMH (the Office of Mental Health) but as a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) at a community clinic, I am required to ask about my clients’ cigarette smoking status the first time we meet. If they do identify as smokers, my job entails assessing how much they smoke and…
