MentalHealthDaily

Cannabis-Related Self-Harm & Emergency Room Visits (2010-2021): Increasing Since Legalization

by GLOOM

The legalization and liberalization of cannabis in Canada have sparked debates and concerns regarding its impact on public health, particularly in the context of self-harm behaviors. A comprehensive study in Ontario, Canada, spanning from 2010 to 2021, has revealed significant findings on the relationship between cannabis use and emergency department (ED) visits for self-harm. Highlights: …

Maternal Religiosity vs. Adolescent Mental Health: Atheist & Highly Religious Most Problematic (2024 Study)

by GLOOM

A study investigated the relationship between maternal religiosity and adolescent mental health, utilizing the data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC). The study’s nuanced approach, including latent class analysis, sheds new light on how different forms of maternal religious belief are associated with various mental health outcomes in adolescents. It offers …