Mental health nurses are in a unique position to make
a positive impact on the lives of schizophrenic persons who
smoke. With perceptual change, increased knowledge,
appropriate clinical practice, and the implementation of
health promotion activities mental health nurses can assist
their patients toward the management and preservation of
a healthier lifestyle. Indeed the mental health nurse canmake essential contributions to somatic care and general
health measures and support the modification or cessation
of smoking behaviour.