This Vape (aka Depression Stick) is Bragging About Its Link to Depression and Anxiety Vaping and youth: Anxious teenagers turn to vaping as parents urged to talk to their children Many people vape because it helps them calm feelings of anxiety and depression. But, did you know that if you're vaping nicotine, your anxiety and depression can get worse? According to the New research finds teens who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety