Stopping smoking and depression
Depressed mood, that in rare cases includes suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, may be a symptom of nicotine withdrawal. Smoking cessation, with or without pharmacotherapy, has also been associated with the exacerbation of underlying psychiatric illness (e.g. depression). Stop smoking advisers should be aware of the possible emergence of significant depressive symptomatology in clients undergoing a smoking cessation attempt, and should advise patients accordingly.

