Moderate or heavy smokers who quit tobacco get a boost in mental wellbeing that, for people who are anxious or stressed, is equivalent to taking anti-depressants, a study said Thursday. British researchers examined 26 published investigations into the mental health of smokers. They looked at standardised scorecards for symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress and quality of life, derived from questionnaires completed by volunteers. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Taylor G, et al. Change in mental health after smoking cessation: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 2014;348:g1151.
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