Behavioral activation treatment for cardiac smokers (BAT-CS)
depression
BA has its underpinnings in the behavioral model of depression If medically approved (i.e., cleared by participant’s provider or study cardiologist), 8 weeks of nicotine patches will be offered at no cost to the participant. Disinterest in or medical contraindication to the patch is not an exclusion criterion for the study. Patch dosing will follow clinical guidelines and FDA instructions. Patches will be provided to participants in the hospital with instructions to use study patches at discharge. Participants recruited after discharge will be provided with patches as soon as possible after discharge via home drop-off or overnight mailing. If a participant is not interested in nicotine patches at the time of enrollment, 8 weeks of patches will be provided upon request at any time during treatment (i.e., 12 weeks post-discharge) with medical clearance. Participants reporting significant side effects due to the patch will be advised to discontinue use until they can review with their medical provider, or a study cardiologist can provide guidance.