Light Prompt:

{Discussion of the endorsed responses} … you should consider getting some help. There is no need to go it alone. If things get worse, let your primary care physician know that you are having several depressive symptoms, and ask him or her

1. if he or she knows how to treat depression, or

2. if he or she can refer you to a specialist on depression.

If you already see a professional about depression, and things get worse, you might consider updating him or her about how things are going. This may help you to avoid serious problems with your mood, as well as help you in your effort to quit smoking.

Strong prompt:

{Discussion of the endorsed responses} … you might consider, as part of your effort to quit smoking, letting your primary care physician know about these problems, and ask him or her

1. if he or she knows how to treat depression, or

2. if he or she can refer you to a specialist on depression.

If you already see a professional about depression, you might consider updating him or her about how things are going. There are treatments that are successful with depression and there is no need to go it alone. Getting help may help you deal with depression, as well as help you in your effort to quit smoking.