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...