A commonly admitted reason teenagers have began smoking is that they are seeking a boost for their mood. Canadian researchers surveyed teen smokers to determine how smoking actually affected their moods. What they discovered was that smoking can actually depress and not enhance the teens’ mental state of being. Teenage Smoking and Moods: The Study The teens were divided … [Read more...] about Teen Smokers Often Find Depression Follows Taking up Smoking
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Smoking Associated With Both Anxiety And Depression
A new study indicates that smoking is linked to anxiety with depression, as well as to anxiety alone. However, people who are depressed but not anxious smoke the same as any other smokers. These findings come from a joint study from Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), University of Bergen and King's College in London. The link between smoking and … [Read more...] about Smoking Associated With Both Anxiety And Depression
National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems Teleconference Notes
The following information is a the Position Statement on Smoking Policy and Treatment at State Operated Psychiatric Hospitals. Silently and insidiously tobacco sales and tobacco smoking became an accepted way of life not only in our society, but also in our public mental health treatment facilities. Revenue from sales of tobacco provides discretionary income for … [Read more...] about National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems Teleconference Notes
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