Students vape to reduce stress, but it does the opposite The Daily Orange Teens who turn to vaping report more anxiety, depression UPI.com Vaping is often advertised as harmless, but it has serious health effects, including worsening mental health. As expert Laura Crotty Alexander, MD, UC San Diego, explains to host Erika Moseson, MD, MA, Depression and vaping: what’s the link? Vaping nicotine, THC may increase depression, anxiety in young adults: study