Multimethod Formative Research to Improve the Training and Delivery of Tobacco-cessation Interventions in Behavioral Health Settings.

Introduction: Despite progress in reducing tobacco use within the general population, high prevalence of tobacco use continues in individuals with mental health and substance use disorders ("clients"). Tobacco use persists as the leading cause of premature mortality in this population. While behavioral health providers have frequent contacts with this population, they lack training in tobacco cessation counseling.