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Last updated August 2024
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As vaping develops into a dependency, it can worsen or trigger these negative feelings. To help support young people to quit, it is important to understand why they started and the impact it can have on their mental health.
Stress and anxiety: young people may start vaping in a misguided attempt to cope with stress or anxiety associated with life circumstances such as exams, meeting parental expectations, debt, etc
ADHD: people with attention-deficit disorder/ hyperactivity (ADHD) are more likely to take up vaping
Low moods: experiencing low moods can lead some young people to try vaping
Eating disorders: research has found a link between vaping and eating disorders/disordered eating behaviours
Social isolation.
Vaping can quickly turn into a dependency because nicotine in vapes is very addictive. While most vapes claim to be nicotine free, most do in fact contain nicotine, and a lot of it. This means that people who vape can quickly find themselves dependent. Young people also become more easily addicted than adults because their brains are still developing. Nicotine can worsen feelings of stress as nicotine causes your heart and blood pressure to spike, and a big part of nicotine withdrawal is feeling stressed and irritable. It can also trigger anxiety and depression, contributing to a vicious cycle of self-medication through vaping.
Vaping nicotine can also harm the way a young person’s brain grows, which may affect memory and concentration, further impacting their mental health.
It is important to have an open conversation with your young person to understand the reasons why they vape, and to chat about the impact of vaping on their mental health. Listen to them without judgement. Unconditional and positive support is the best way to show them they can lean on you to help them quit.
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It is important to have an open conversation with your young person to understand the reasons why they vape.
