Stopping smoking not only improves our physical health but our mental wellbeing too.
It’s a common belief that smoking helps you relax, but smoking actually increases anxiety and tension. Studies show that stopping smoking can reduce levels of stress, anxiety and depression.
The best way to quit smoking for good is with NHS support. The Help Me Quit service offers a range of support from friendly, non-judgemental stop smoking advisors. . This support can be over the phone or face to face and provides access to free stop smoking medication.
Every year, Help Me Quit helps over 10,000 people just like you to start their journey to being smokefree. Visit the Help Me Quit website to fill out a contact form today or call 0800 085 2219.
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