A major review has no mental health benefits of medicinal cannabis

A major review has no mental health benefits of medicinal cannabis

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

‘Hope connects us’: UCLA launches campaign to strengthen student mental health

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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

Loneliness is an epidemic. Wellness week offers connections

A man uses a sound bag during a meditation session at Northeastern University.

Loneliness has reached epidemic levels, with one in two adults reporting that they experience this feeling, according to the US Surgeon General. A report published by the Surgeon General in 2023 stated that loneliness can have serious effects on a person’s physical and mental health, increasing the risk of heart disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety … Read more