This month, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're #breakingthestigma one story at a time. We sat down with members of the Vangst team to discuss their journeys navigating mental illness and how they've incorporated cannabis use into their recovery.
But it isn't always black and white - cannabis use in individuals with mental illness is still being studied today and the existing results are varied. While we did our best to research the topic, this episode is largely based on our personal experiences and opinions.
As advocates for the mental health community, we urge you to do your own research and consult with your doctors before starting any new course of treatment.
If you are struggling and need help now, please contact:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
- The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
- Colorado Crisis Services at 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255
Seed to Sound presented by Vangst. A podcast for cannabis professionals. Produced by Hannah Holmgren. Created by Hannah Holmgren and Catherine DeMuro. Intro/outro music created by Tyson Weigel. For more information visit the Vangst blog.
Research Material/Articles/Organizations Referenced:
- Journal of Pain Research
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence
- Scientific American
- International Review of Psychiatry
- Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Branch at Health Canada
- Addictive Behaviors
- Leafly
- The Guardian
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Mental Health First Aid
The views expressed in this episode are solely that of the individuals recorded and do not represent the views or opinions of Vangst, its candidates, or its clients.
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