Smoking shisha

What are the effects of smoking shisha? Will it harm my mental health?

Smoking shisha (Arabic water pipes, sometimes known as hookahs) brings the same risks as smoking cigarettes. It can lead to lung cancer and many other health problems. Smoking can also affect your mental health, as it is linked with anxiety and depression.

If you smoke shisha a lot, you might want to think about cutting down or stopping. You'll find all the information you need to know about the benefits of giving up smoking and how to get support from the NHS Giving Up Smoking website. Or if you would like to find support just for young people contact Frank for free and confidential advice and information on 0800 77 66 00.

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