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 …

Background Smoking is more prevalent among people with depression. Depression may
make cessation more difficult and cessation may affect depression symptoms. Purpose The …

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 …

Previous findings from a smoking cessation trial showed that smokers with a history of major
depression had lower success rates than smokers without a depression history. In an …

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 …

Negative mood, depressive symptoms, and major depressive episodes (MDEs) were
examined in 179 smokers with a history of major depression in a trial comparing standard …

This study examined the relationship between depression history and smoking after a quit
attempt. A total of 677 smokers participating in a randomized smoking cessation trial (Smith …

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 examined patterns of change in depressive symptoms during smoking
cessation treatment in 163 smokers with past major depressive disorder (MDD). Cluster …

Background Epidemiologic studies have reported an association between major depression
and smoking. This prospective study examines the role of depression in smoking …