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‘I Need a Cigarette’ — The Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Depression and Anxiety of Youth With Early Onset Schizophrenia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

Ya-Ling Chen ,
Barbara Rittner ,
Eugene Maguin  and
Shannon Dziadaszek
Ya-Ling Chen*
Affiliation:
Chaoyang University of Technology, Department of Social Work, Taiwan
Barbara Rittner
Affiliation:
University at Buffalo — The State University of New York, School of Social Work, USA
Eugene Maguin
Affiliation:
University at Buffalo — The State University of New York, School of Social Work, USA
Shannon Dziadaszek
Affiliation:
University at Buffalo — The State University of New York, School of Social Work, USA
*
address for correspondence: Ya-Ling Chen, PhD, Chaoyang University of Technology, Department of Social Work, 168, Jifeng E. Rd, Wufeng District, Taichung City, 413, Taiwan. Email: yc96@cyut.edu.tw
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Abstract

The aim of this research was to examine effects of cigarette smoking on depression and anxiety among children and adolescents (youth) with early onset schizophrenia and/or psychosis. Data were obtained from the national evaluation of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program (CMHS Program). Cubic mixed models were used to analyze the longitudinal data with seven waves (over 3 years). Results showed that 29% youth (N = 117, mean age at intake = 13.9) smoked cigarettes in any prior 6-month period. Cigarette users had high levels of initial and sustained depression and anxiety throughout the seven waves. Predicted depression and anxiety scores of cigarette users and non-users showed that cigarette users had higher but more stable states of anxiety and depression. Results suggested that youth with EOS might use cigarettes for mood regulation. Implications of results for psychologists and counsellors in schools are discussed.

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early onset schizophreniadepressionanxietycigarette smoking
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Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools , Volume 27 , Issue 1 , June 2017 , pp. 70 - 84
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