Mental health
Real-world evidence finds medical cannabis effective in PTSD and comorbid depression
PTSD symptoms significantly reduced three months after starting treatment with cannabis-based medicines.
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Mental health
Study shows ‘promising’ results for medical cannabis in chronic depression
Researchers at LVR University Hospital Essen in Germany have announced the results of a new study on the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating chronic depression. According to the findings, […]
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The doctor’s perspective: treating depression, anxiety and insomnia with cannabis
A UK cannabis prescriber shares what he has learned on his journey so far.
Science
Journal Club: Can medical cannabis help anxiety and depression?
The Journal Club explores the latest research for the use of cannabis in anxiety and depression.
Mental health
New data supports use of medical cannabis for anxiety and depression
The study is thought to be the largest to date examining medical cannabis for anxiety and depression
Women's health
“Postpartum depression helped me find my own definition of wellness”
Kalie Garcia David, founder of Conscious by Design, on discovering the real meaning of wellness
Mental health
Coping with depression at Christmas – how cannabis medicines can help
Integro Clinics explore how cannabis medicines could help those living with depression this Christmas.
Advocacy
US Congresswoman speaks out about how cannabis helped her depression
Nancy Mace spoke out about using cannabis to help her depression after experiencing a traumatic event as a teenager
Mental health
CBD guides: Can CBD help with depression?
We examine the science behind taking CBD for depression to see if it could help with the symptoms
Mental health
New study reports reduced anxiety and depression from low-dose CBD
The findings address misconceptions that CBD needs to be consumed in high doses to be effective
Mental health
Sexually diverse teens more likely to use cannabis for depression
The findings highlight the need for better mental health services for LGB communities
Mental health
CBD-rich products linked to improvements in pain, anxiety and depression – study
CBD was found to be most beneficial in patients with moderate to severe symptoms
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CBD and depression: A natural alternative?
According to the World Health Organisation, depression affects more than 264 million people worldwide. There are numerous different approaches to treating mild, moderate and chronic depression. The first antidepressants were […]
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Cannabis use growing in adults with depression – study
Cannabis use is on the rise among US adults with depression, researchers have found. US adults with depression are twice as likely to use cannabis as those without, according to […]
Medical cannabis
The Power of Patient Stories: How Lived Experience is Shifting Medical Cannabis Stigma
Despite medical cannabis being legal in the UK for almost eight years, many patients remain hesitant or unsure about whether it is right for them. While awareness of the legality […]
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UK Survey Finds Majority of Medical Cannabis Patients Report Improved Mental Health Symptoms
In a new multi-clinic survey, the majority of patients report improvements in their symptoms.
Science
Is Cannabis Effective for ADHD?
ADHD is one of the most commonly reported reasons people seek medical cannabis, but does the evidence support it?
Science
FDA-Approved CBD Drug Shows Early Promise in Anorexia Patients
A small pilot study suggests Epidiolex may have benefits for weight restoration and symptom improvement in anorexia patients.
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Oliver’s Law: Campaign Calls for Changes to Medical Cannabis Prescribing in Psychiatric Conditions
A new campaign is calling for urgent regulatory changes to how medical cannabis is prescribed to psychiatric patients in the UK.
Science
Lancet Review of Medical Cannabis in Mental Health – What the Study Shows
Researchers concluded that the available evidence rarely justifies the routine prescribing of cannabinoids for mental health conditions.
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“The Narrative Needs to Change”: Inside The UK’s Cannabis Media Storm
Patients and healthcare professionals have responded to recent media coverage about medical cannabis in the UK.
Insight
Bridging the Gap with Dr Sue Clenton: Measuring Care – Why Outcomes Matter More Than Opinions
In her bi-weekly series for Cannabis Health, Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf Cannabis Clinic, shares her insight from the front line of an emerging field […]
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Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 – Key Takeaways Part 2
The afternoon sessions at Tuesday’s inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 moved beyond the fundamentals of cannabis medicine and its potential, to the practical realities of prescribing this relatively new medicine in the […]
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Cannabis Health Symposium 2025: Key Takeaways Part 1
On Tuesday, November 25, nearly 200 healthcare professionals, patient advocates, cannabis educators, and industry leaders converged on London’s Conway Hall for the inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium. The event embodied the UK medical cannabis industry’s […]