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@APAPublicInt @APAPublicInt ... So smoking is actually a stress feedback loop? This is a really important point fo… https://t.co/IKEEb23ytQ — PolitiTweet.org

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@GeoHealthEquity @GeoHealthEquity - Interesting point ... it's heartening that youth rates are declining, but much… https://t.co/QDMXd0rAaw — PolitiTweet.org

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@lungstampabay Couldn't agree more, @lungstampabay. Choose freedom from tobacco and start your journey today! — PolitiTweet.org

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Q6: Partners, what should health care providers know about the ties between smoking and PTSD? #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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Let’s talk about the relationship between smoking and PTSD. A VA study found that Veterans who received smoking ces… https://t.co/UtYckCJPFk — PolitiTweet.org

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A5: However, it’s important to note that many individuals with behavioral health disorders want to quit smoking at… https://t.co/HFxRLXjUFa — PolitiTweet.org

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A5: Many people don’t know that individuals who have a MHD or SUD, who also smoke, die 4-6 years earlier than those… https://t.co/hJUPpN8jbQ — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SCLC_UCSF: @DeptVetAffairs Check out our infographic for facts about smoking and the behavioral health population #WNTD https://t.co/M0… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CDCTobaccoFree: @DeptVetAffairs A5: Approximately 25% of adults in the U.S. have some form of mental illness or substance use disorder,… — PolitiTweet.org

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Q5: Partners, what is a fact, or stat, or insight that may not be well known about smoking and behavioral health populations? #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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A4: Also, with smoking rates declining overall in the general population, individuals who smoke can face hurdles wi… https://t.co/U2bdHmEPGa — PolitiTweet.org

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A4: Individuals who smoke, who also take medications for depression and anxiety, often need higher doses, which can… https://t.co/IhrK3ufWqF — PolitiTweet.org

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@cdoug @AmericanCancer Good point! For more info, check out the resources available on our site: https://t.co/7j1bZeIAeE #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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@cdoug @AmericanCancer Agreed. Smoking your last cigarette can decrease your chance of getting cancer, improve lun… https://t.co/0EqPTtv8S2 — PolitiTweet.org

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Q4: Studies have shown people with schizophrenia spend approximately 27 percent of their monthly income on cigarett… https://t.co/auaLiOpT8m — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SmokefreeUs: A3: Unfortunately, people living with depression are two times more likely to smoke cigarettes than their peers. Read more… — PolitiTweet.org

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@DoctorASaxon Agreed — thanks for chiming in. Quitting smoking can decrease thoughts of suicide. #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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@DoctorASaxon Great point! Just one more reason to take the first step toward quitting. #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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@YipImpact @cdoug Great to have you with us — welcome! #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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Q3: Almost 80% of Veterans in VA residential treatment programs for substance use disorders are current smokers. Pa… https://t.co/eRg48YEnAG — PolitiTweet.org

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A2: #WNTD https://t.co/gKdhaDElAL — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CDCTobaccoFree: @DeptVetAffairs A2: When Rebecca quit smoking it changed her life for the better, both mentally and physically. Since q… — PolitiTweet.org

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@GHPinsurance Great to have you with us! Thanks for spreading the word. #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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@cwmpage @AmericanCancer @APAPublicInt @APAPsychiatric @CDCTobaccoFree @CADCA @GeoHealthEquity @NIDAnews… https://t.co/8mRKrhvrRh — PolitiTweet.org

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Q2: We understand that quitting can seem overwhelming, especially for individuals who are also facing a mental heal… https://t.co/ulvZ52CNHe — PolitiTweet.org

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A1: You can learn more about the relationship between smoking and mental health at https://t.co/M1hqnLK9Qo #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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A1: Great points from our partners. In the moment, the nicotine in cigarettes appears to enhance concentration and… https://t.co/5WygWjKxwi — PolitiTweet.org

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Q1: With that in mind, we’ll ask our partner orgs: How does smoking affect mental health? #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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In our experience many #Veterans don't realize the impact smoking has on their mental health. #WNTD — PolitiTweet.org

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To ask a Q, include the hashtag #WNTD in your tweet. We’ll answer your questions toward the end of the hour. Now, let’s get started! — PolitiTweet.org