a sign Lancet Psychiatry A paper published today – the largest review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids in a range of mental health conditions – found no evidence that medicinal cannabis is effective in treating depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research comes amid more than a million prescription approvals and … Read more
Cannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions despite a global increase in patients using it for this purpose, a review has found. The researchers concluded that there is “very little evidence for its effectiveness” in the treatment of anxiety, anorexia nervosa, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder or opioid use disorder. Experts … Read more
For families who have loved ones struggling with mental illness or addiction linked to heavy cannabis use, the warning signs can be painfully clear. But new data suggests that many Massachusetts residents still don’t recognize the potential mental health risks associated with regular marijuana use. A survey released Friday by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission … Read more
RALEIGH, NC (FOX Carolina) – North Carolina health officials have announced major improvements to the state’s online mental health bed registry, including round-the-clock automated updates and a new integration with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, aimed at reducing wait times for people in crisis. Automatic updates replace the manual process The Statewide Behavioral Health … Read more
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Worcester, accusing the city of endangering people in mental health crises by sending armed police to 911 calls instead of trained clinicians — a practice advocates say violates disability laws and leaves children and adults, injured and afraid to seek help. The lawsuit was filed Monday … Read more
According to a new study based on interviews with parents of 20 patients in Norway, most people with juvenile-onset ADHD met diagnostic criteria for the disorder for at least one lifetime. The most common psychiatric diagnoses reported in young Batten patients were anxiety disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). “Our findings indicate that approximately … Read more
UCS Crisis Team Members: Rachel Burnham, Robert Condolora, and Vicki Potter The United Nations Counseling Service (UCS) program has expanded to meet an important community need The three-bed Integrated Crisis Stability Services (ICSS) program aims to meet the urgent needs of the community in Bennington County. ICSS is offered by UCS, a non-profit community-based organization, … Read more
Adolescence and mental health. It’s important, really important, to talk to young people about mental health. The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club, advised by Christine Guarino, hosted an amazing interactive program that provided students with education and resources about mental health. Maria Edoni, Hudson Valley/Westchester Region Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention … Read more
Key ways The new campaign aims to strengthen coordination of student mental health services, expand prevention and early support, ensure better care for students in acute crisis, and deepen UCLA’s culture of communication. Chancellor Julio Frank outlined a proactive strategy to address student well-being built around the four pillars of public health – … Read more
For decades, one of the biggest challenges for treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that the symptoms often resemble those of other conditions. Anxiety disorders are very common when it comes to neurological diagnoses. A child who struggles to sit, concentrate or complete tasks could be ADHD, anxiety, a learning disability or simply a … Read more