Wu, Angela Difeng and Gao, Min and Aveyard, Paul and Taylor, Gemma (2023) Smoking cessation and changes in anxiety and depression in adults with and without psychiatric disorders. JAMA Network Open, 6, (5), e2316111. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.16111.
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Importance: Although many people report a desire to quit smoking, concerns about mental health worsening after quitting are often raised by clinicians and people who smoke.
Question: Is smoking cessation associated with changes in anxiety and depression for adults living with and without psychiatric disorders?
Findings: In this cohort study of 4260 adults, smoking cessation was associated with significant improvements in anxiety and depression among people with and without psychiatric disorders.
Meaning: These findings suggest that smoking cessation does not appear to worsen and may improve mental health outcomes.
G Health and disease > State of health > Mental health
G Health and disease > Behavioural and mental health disorder (Psychosis / mood)
HJ Treatment or recovery method > Substance disorder treatment method > Cessation of substance use
VA Geographic area > Europe > United Kingdom
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