Quit smoking support & resources

A free resource to help people stop smoking — from smoking cessation program ideas for employers to everyday tips on the best ways to give up smoking and tobacco use. The resource hub also includes a guide to the tools, services and support available to Aetna International members to help them kick the habit.

Guides, tools and support services to help you quit tobacco

Smoking is still the single biggest public health issue in the world. On average, about 1 out of every 6 deaths yearly globally (between 7 and 8 million adults a year¹) will be linked directly to smoking. If we can move towards a world that does not smoke, global incidence of smoking-related deaths and diseases such as lung cancer will diminish in the years ahead. Find out more by listening to our Fit for Duty Podcast — episode 4: Turning the tide on tobacco: the role of society, governments and employers, with Dr Sneh Khemka.

Changing behaviours — like stopping smoking — takes time and the right support. And that’s where we can help. At Aetna International, we’re committed to helping people on their path to better heath. Find out more about the tips, guidance and support to help you go smoke-free for good.

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Smoking cessation: support, tools and resources

SmokeFree – Member offer **

Over 500,000 people have used the SmokeFree app to stop smoking for good. It’s the world’s most popular stop smoking app, using behaviour change techniques to help you quit smoking. Break the habit and start feeling better today.

Get your Smoke Free discount: login or register for Health Hub

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Body: resources to help maintain physical health**

Clinical help with chronic or acute health conditions, tools and resources to help increase your fitness or activity levels, and member offers. Accessed via the Health Hub.

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Mind: resources to help maintain mental health**

Self-help tools, professional services and member offers to empower you to address depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, chronic pain and sleep challenges. Accessed via the Health Hub.

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction service (AWARE)*

Six sessions with an MBSR-trained health and wellness professional to help overcome stress or anxiety — to help reduce the risk of chronic disease or manage the symptoms.

Read our guide to find out more

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Therapeutic counselling*

Advice and guidance by a clinical therapist and counsellor – over the phone.

Learn more in this employee assistance services — EAP — guide

Healthy choices support and coaching

Simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions, including cancer.

For more information on international health care for you and your family, contact one of our expert sales consultants.

Are you an employer with international employees? Find out more about how we can support your teams with our range of benefits, including international private medical insurance (iPMI).

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* Available for eligible plans with the Employee Assistance Benefit
** Available for eligible members outside the Americas (Rest of World)

Additional source:

¹ https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/tobacco

Guides, tools and support services to help you quit tobacco

Employer resources: smoking cessation guidance for the workplace

Smoking cessation: getting started

Smoking related diseases, conditions and risks

Mind-body approaches to better health

Smoking cessation: never stop stopping

Quit smoking: further reading^