CBD and Mental Health

What is Mental Health?

According to the WHO, mental health is a state of well-being in which we can realize our full potential, cope with life’s stresses, work productively, and contribute to the community. Our mental health can be out of balance for individual reasons and can show up in different ways. It is important to listen to our own bodies when things don’t feel “normal.” However, our mental well-being is usually difficult to describe.

Worldwide, one in seven 10- to 19-year-olds suffers from a mental disorder. Half of all these disorders begin at the age of 14. Unfortunately, most remain undetected and thus untreated.

• Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease. An estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression and symptoms include sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, guilt.
• Anxiety disorders involve very pronounced feelings of anxiety. Stress, constant stress and panic are not uncommon and can severely restrict the daily lives of those affected.
• Drug or alcohol addiction is not a choice, but a dangerous disease that must be treated properly. The important thing here is to allow help.
• Dementia can also be a form of mental disorder and is very common. Rarely, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia can also result from mental imbalance.

CBD and Mental Health

Cannabidiol (CBD) is said to have calming, stress-reducing as well as anti-inflammatory effects. Clinical studies have shown that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an important role in improving mental health by calming the central nervous system, which contributes to CBD’s natural anxiety-relieving effects.

The ECS is closely related to our mental health and balance. It regulates our appetite, any inflammation, and our mood. When the endocannabinoid system is out of balance, we may experience physical pain, a weakened immune system, mood swings, anxiety or depression. Incorporating CBD products into one’s life can thus have a positive impact on developing the ability to pause and gradually change our habits.

CBD for anxiety

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems. Although research on CBD is still in its infancy, there are already some findings. Several human studies have shown quite positive results. For example, one study examined the effect of CBD on the amygdala (brain region that regulates emotional expressions, such as anxiety) and showed a decrease in activation in the amygdala. It was also shown that CBD has an anxiety-relieving effect that can help reduce social anxiety, for example.

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CBD for depressions

A study has shown that CBD interacts well with antidepressant medications. The reason for this could be that CBD is metabolized in the liver via similar enzymes as commonly used antidepressants.

In a retrospective observational study of 279 adults, treatment with CBD-rich cannabis improved anxiety and depression over a three- and six-month period.

CBD as part of a balanced lifestyle

Stress is anything but beneficial for our well-being. Quite the opposite: stress or even sleep problems can cause mental health to falter. In one study, 32 patients at high risk for psychosis and 26 healthy people were given 600mg of CBD daily for one week. It was found that signs of stress were significantly reduced by CBD. Besides the points listed above to naturally strengthen our mental health, you can definitely establish CBD into your lifestyle for prevention.