Many clinicians and scientists believe smoking cessation increases the risk of major
depressive disorder (MDD), especially among those with a past history of the disorder. This …

Depression and smoking are highly comorbid. The vast majority of psychiatrists treating
depressed patients do not target or treat nicotine dependence, and many inpatient …

Background: Several studies have shown an association between smoking and major
depressive disorder (MDD), but few have prospectively examined subjects who develop …

OBJECTIVE: Case studies suggest cigarette abstinence may precipitate a major depressive
episode. This study examined the incidence and predictors of major depression in the 12 …

The authors review recent literature that has demonstrated an association between cigarette
smoking behavior and major depression. Persons with major depression are more likely to …

Background: Cigarette smokers with a history of major depression are at risk for developing
depressive mood when they attempt cessation. Whether cessation can also provoke more …

Introduction: The question of whether abstinence during the months following a planned quit
attempt exacerbates or improves depressive symptoms is an important clinical issue. Extant …

The authors conducted a meta-analysis of published studies to (a) evaluate the premise that
a history of major depression is associated with failure to quit smoking and (b) identify …

BackgroundSmoking cessation improves physical health but it has been suggested that in
vulnerable individuals it may worsen mental health. This study aimed to identify the short …

This communication attempts to provide further clarification on the effect of past major
depression history on smoking cessation by offering data pertinent to two issues raised in …