Anxiety and Mental Health
Medical cannabis can help manage anxiety, depression and related symptoms.
Overview
Medical cannabis is becoming a common alternative treatment option for many mental health disorders, helping to manage symptoms of conditions like anxiety and depression.
The term ‘mental health’ encompasses a range of issues, from low mood and general anxiety to more serious psychiatric conditions like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Around 1 in 4 people in the UK experiences a mental health issue each year. The most common is mixed anxiety and depression, which affects around 7.8% of people.
Symptoms
Mental health symptoms differ depending on the diagnosis, but can include low mood, excessive worries, intrusive thoughts, disordered eating, extreme mood changes or emotions, withdrawal, suicidal ideation, and associated physical symptoms.
Treatments
Treatments for mental health conditions vary depending on diagnosis. For conditions like anxiety and depression, a doctor might recommend lifestyle changes, talking therapies or antidepressants. For psychiatric disorders, they might advise other prescription medications.
Studies indicate medical cannabis can significantly reduce rates of depression, anxiety and stress, so this form of treatment could prove to be helpful for those with a mental health condition.
40-60%
40-60% of patients don’t experience total symptom relief from treatments like antidepressants, creating a strong need for alternative options
50%
A 2019 study found 50% of people using medical cannabis do so to treat anxiety, and 34% to treat depression
80%
A clinical trial found CBD use reduced anxiety in almost 80% of patients within one month
50%
A 2018 study saw a 50% reduction in depression following the use of medical cannabis
Knowledge
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Dr Sunil AroraChief Medical Officer
Cannabis can offer potential benefits for managing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. CBD, one of the key active ingredients in cannabis, has been shown to have calming and mood-stabilising effects, while THC may help with symptoms of anxiety and stress when used appropriately.
In our experience, a combination of both CBD and THC can be particularly effective for providing relief.
As experts in this field, we work closely with patients to tailor cannabis treatments that support emotional well-being and improve quality of life, offering a natural alternative to conventional treatments.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for mental health that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
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