The Connection Between Tobacco, Depression, and Anxiety

• By: Kristen Richardson, RN, CTTS Danielle O’Brien, MS, CTTS St. Joseph’s Health
• September 26th, 2025
• anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy, depression, Fall 2025 Issue, mental health, nicotine dependence, public health, smoking cessation, tobacco
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Despite decades of public health efforts, tobacco use remains a persistent public health issue, especially for individuals experiencing depression and anxiety. These two common mental health conditions are closely linked to tobacco use, both in terms of higher smoking prevalence and the emotional...

Addressing Nicotine Dependence in Patients with Mental Health Concerns and/or Substance Use Disorders

• By: Kristen Richardson, RN, CTTS Danielle O’Brien, CTTS Central New York Regional Center for Tobacco Health Systems at St. Joseph’s Health
• October 23rd, 2023
• comorbid conditions, enhanced interventions, evidence-based care, Fall 2023 Issue, improved mood, integrated treatment, mental illness, nicotine addiction, nicotine withdrawal, preventable disease, quitting benefits, smoking, smoking rates, substance use disorders, tobacco screening
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Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, accounting for approximately one in five deaths. An estimated 11.5% of U.S. adults are current cigarette smokers. That translates to 28.3 million adults in our country who are currently smoking. More than...