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Cannabis dependence and its impact on mental health

More than 1% of Canadians have been dependent on cannabis at some point in their lives. Despite the fact that marijuana use is expected to grow with the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, little research has focused on factors associated with recovery from addiction.

22 Apr 2020

'Housing Prescription as Health Care' program associated with improved family health

Results of a study show that enrollment in a program that supports housing and health needs of medically complex families was associated with improved child health and parent mental health within six months.

7 Apr 2020

Study shows efficacy of parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety

A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, reports that an entirely parent-based treatment, SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), is as efficacious as individual cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety disorders.

2 Apr 2020

First-of-its-kind trial identifies a viable target for treating anhedonia

A first-of-its-kind trial has demonstrated that a receptor involved in the brain's reward system may be a viable target for treating anhedonia (or lack of pleasure), a key symptom of several mood and anxiety disorders.

31 Mar 2020

Why is the tobacco industry supporting wider access to medical cannabis?

A new study published in the BMJ reveals disturbing connections between organizations and groups that are lobbying for broader access to medical cannabis and those who are fighting for the legalization of recreational cannabis. This raises questions as to the reasons behind the industry’s support for measures that will make it easier for patients to gain access to medical cannabis – is it because of the knowledge that by so doing, they will also be able to market the drug for recreational use in the UK?

18 Mar 2020

Anxiety Disorder News and Research

Cannabis dependence and its impact on mental health

'Housing Prescription as Health Care' program associated with improved family health

Study shows efficacy of parent-based treatment for childhood anxiety

First-of-its-kind trial identifies a viable target for treating anhedonia

Why is the tobacco industry supporting wider access to medical cannabis?

Low fruit and vegetable consumption, increased body fat associated with anxiety disorders

Research looks at prenatal cannabis use

Coping with adult nightmares

NICU babies have higher risk of mental health problems in later life

Scientists discover powerful molecule that explains why people with anxiety use marijuana

Study investigates three levels of recovery in people with a history of generalized anxiety disorder

Attention training is a promising augment for anxiety in children who do not respond to CBT

Scientists develop computationally inspired method for preclinical study of anxiety

One-third of lung cancer patients have depression symptoms, study finds

Study shows effects of wartime stressors and mental health conditions among women veterans

Teenage drinking increases risk of anxiety and alcohol problems in adulthood

Researchers find link between generalized anxiety disorder at age 18 and later alcohol use

Shared abnormalities found in brain's control circuit of patients with mood, anxiety disorders

CANDO drug discovery platform focuses on finding new medications for mental illnesses

Is mental illness being diagnosed correctly?

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