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As Thanksgiving fast approaches and we gather to celebrate, it is a meaningful time to focus on supporting our health.

This toolkit provides resources to improve lung health and prevent smoking, promoting long-term wellness. It also offers valuable information on Alzheimer’s prevention and awareness, helping individuals understand cognitive health and proactive care.

This season, empower yourself and those around you with the knowledge and care needed for a healthier, more connected future.

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer, its challenges, and prevention strategies.

Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, and can cause irreversible damage to the lungs over time.

It is also National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) month. COPD is a chronic lung disease that causes air flow limitation (less air in and out of the airways) and breathing-related symptoms.

The purpose of this month is to educate the public about COPD and encourage early detection and treatment.

To learn more about lung cancer and COPD please visit the American Lung Association.

Explore the materials below to learn about the effects of smoking on the body, strategies to prevent adolescents from starting, and the dangers of first-hand, second-hand, and third-hand smoke.

You’ll also find resources to support quitting smoking and improving your lung health for a healthier future.

Lung cancer screenings are recommended for adults who are at a high risk for developing the disease because of their smoking and vaping history and age.

Click here to view a list of Connecticut screening programs and healthcare providers.

If you are thinking about getting screened, talk to your doctor first.

Also Available in Spanish: The Health Consquences of Smoking, and Smoking and Pregnancy.

Also Available in Spanish: Be Shareable and Want To Feel Stressed Out? Smoking Can Make It Happen

November also marks National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

This month offers a valuable reminder of the importance of brain health and the actions we can take to prevent or delay memory-related challenges in the future.

Explore the resources below to help strengthen your cognitive abilities.

To learn more about Alzheimer's Awareness month and what you can do to help please visit the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Also Available in Spanish: My Plate - Do It Your Way, and Get Fit for Life

Order our "Color Comfort" coloring book today! Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress, and as a bonus, can prevent cognitive decline and improve brain functioning in people with dementia.

The Connecticut Clearinghouse is a statewide comprehensive library and resource center for information and materials on substance use, mental health, prevention, health promotion, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, wellness, and related topics. We offer materials such as posters, and pamphlets, library books, and DVDs, and provide access to e-books, and streaming media. Our services and resources are available for professionals, students, parents and the general Connecticut public. We are funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Connecticut Clearinghouse | 860-793-9791 | info@ctclearinghouse.org | ctclearinghouse.org

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