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Cannabis Study Sparks Fear Among the Uninformed
Filed Under: Panic Science
Every few years, the cycle repeats itself. A new cannabis study appears, a few statistics are pulled from the results, and within hours, headlines begin warning that marijuana is fueling a mental health crisis.
The latest panic comes from researchers at McMaster University, whose analysis was published in The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Media coverage quickly framed the research as evidence that cannabis use is driving anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts across Canada.
That is not what the study actually proves.
The researchers did not run a clinical experiment. They did not administer cannabis to participants or monitor psychological changes over time. Instead, they analyzed existing national survey data collected between 2012 and 2022 from the Canadian Community Health Survey, a large population dataset maintained by Statistics Canada.
The dataset included roughly 35,000 respondents. Participants answered questions about cannabis use and about their mental health. Researchers then compared those answers to identify statistical patterns across the population.
What they found was an association.
Individuals who reported cannabis use were more likely to report symptoms of anxiety, depression, or suicidal thinking. Heavy users, defined in the paper as individuals using cannabis at least twice per week, appeared more likely to report psychological distress than people who reported never using cannabis.
But association is not causation.
The survey does not show that cannabis caused mental health problems. It only shows that people who use cannabis also report those problems at higher rates. The direction of that relationship remains unknown.
People experiencing anxiety or depression may turn to cannabis as a coping mechanism. Individuals already struggling with mental health issues may be more likely to experiment with substances. Socioeconomic stress, trauma, and other factors can influence both substance use and psychological well-being.
Survey data cannot untangle those relationships.
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Self-reported survey data is valuable for spotting trends across large populations, but it cannot establish biological cause and effect.
That distinction often disappears once the findings leave the academic journal and enter the news cycle.
Headlines compress nuance into alarm. A statistical relationship becomes proof of danger. Words like “linked” or “associated” quietly disappear and are replaced by stronger claims that the research never made.
This pattern has followed cannabis research for decades.
Studies showing correlations between cannabis use and mental health outcomes frequently receive widespread attention. The more cautious conclusions written in the paper itself rarely make it into the headline.
None of this means cannabis is harmless. Like alcohol, prescription medication, or any psychoactive substance, it can affect individuals differently depending on genetics, mental health history, age, and frequency of use.
But good science requires precision.
The McMaster analysis examined survey responses.
It identified statistical relationships.
It did not demonstrate that cannabis use causes mental illness.
Those distinctions matter, especially when research findings are used to shape public policy, influence public perception, and guide medical conversations.
Without that context, studies designed to explore complex social patterns can easily become fuel for the next wave of cannabis panic.
And the cycle starts again.
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Transgender youth who receive hormone therapy are less suicidal: study
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/health/transgender-youth-hormone-therapy-suicide
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In a little less than a month I will have started #SabiLewSounds 10 yrs ago
I still have a tiny reach
A bulk of that is because of my #CPTSD from childhood emotional #neglect
I can't self advocate without severe #suicidality even for things that aren't life and death like needing #MutualAid and #DirectAid
I've said this again and again yet
I am ignored - only @Toadlyturtle makes spoons to advocate for me everyday without being asked
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Actions and inaction speak louder than words even the CEO of the himself gave the exact amount that would have saved us
I am now fighting extreme #suicidality as every single day I have little to no food, housing where I am in physical danger daily, moments away from being at the hands of ICE and racists posing or enboldended by #ICE and the ACABs in general as being #unhoused is illegal here
Do you really care about preventing death? Do you really?
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During the event when I tried to bring "awareness" to systemic issues that fuel suicidality to a specialist on their panel they went completely out of their way to silence me and at least one other person who was trying to center #marginalized people and the #oppression that keeps us in dire suffering that is so heavy it leads to #suicidality
The questions were #accountability to an org claiming to care, claiming action
We were snubbed out
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Analytical Review of Depression and Suicidality from Finasteride
https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/analytical-review-depression-suicidality-finasteride/
#HackerNews #Analytical #Review #Depression #Suicidality #Finasteride #MentalHealth
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When fighting #suicidality well intended folx tell me all the time
"The world needs your #Music "
Sure they do...
The facts of my life are I don't wanna live it, people need me but not because of my creativity
Two beings rely on me to eat and have shelter
https://ko-fi.com/sabilewsounds/goal
What this world needs is for humans to release themselves from #facism and #capitalism and #colonialism
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Recent Interventions for Acute Suicidality Delivered in the Emergency Department: A Scoping Review (Hood, et al, 2024) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39625755/ #ketamine #psychedelic #psychedelics #suicidality #emergencydepartment
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39608193/ Effect of intravenous ketamine on suicidality in adults with treatment-resistant depression: A real world effectiveness study (Chen-Li, et al, 2024) #ketamine #suicidality #depression #mentalhealth #psychedelic #psychedelics #psychedelicresearch #ketaminetherapy
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38858391/ A meta-analysis of the effects of ketamine on suicidal ideation in depression patients (Shen, et al, 2024) #ketamine #suicidality #psychedelic #psychedelics #psychedelicresearch #ketaminetherapy #depression #metaanalysis #research Note: Presumably you’re not going to rely solely on a medicine if dealing with suicidality. Human psychotherapy and support is essential parts of ongoing mental health.
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#BLABBERMOUTH
JASTA Shares Music Video For 'Suicidality' Featuring PHIL DEMMELhttps://blabbermouth.net/news/jasta-shares-music-video-for-suicidality-featuring-phil-demmel
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Current concepts in ketamine therapy in the emergency department (Strayer, 2024) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38639638/ #ketaminetherapy #ketamine #emergencymedicine #er #psychedelicresearch #psychedelics #suicidality #depression #EmergencyDepartment #painmanagement #palliativecare
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CW: suicide, autism research, Simon Baron Cohen, Chris Packham
Was just on YouTube watching a nice video by an Autistic YouTuber 😊
Concerned to see it being followed by an ad featuring Chris Packham plugging the suicide prevention work of the Autism Centre of Excellence in Cambridge, and asking Autistic people and their families to complete a survey
ACE is a charitable offshoot of Simon Baron Cohen’s Autism Research Centre, with which Chris Packham has had a controversial relationship 😔
It all sounds very worthwhile superficially, but I’m very wary of taking part in such a survey – am I too cynical?
Transcript:
‘Hello. I’m Chris Packham. I’m a keen supporter of the Autism Centre of Excellence in Cambridge. And today I’d like to ask you to take part in a vital survey.
‘Many autistic people are not getting the support that they need, and this can lead to the real danger of suicide. We believe that this can and must change.
‘Our survey is designed so that we can better understand what support could reduce the number of autistic people dying by suicide.
‘So if you are an autistic person and you’ve struggled with suicidal thoughts, or if you’re a parent or a carer, or someone close to autistic people who has first hand experience of these issues, please take part in our survey. It takes just 15 minutes, and the information that we gather could help provide proper support for autistic people when they need it most. Thank you.’
@actuallyautistic
#SimonBaronCohen #ChrisPackham #AutismResearchCentre #AutismCentreOfExcellence #Spectrum10K #suicide #suicidality #ActuallyAutistic -
CW: Discussion by 2 medical doctors of #suicide and #suicideprevention in the context of chronic illness (ME/CFS)
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"Outside of ME/CFS itself there is some research on the contribution of poverty to #suicidality ..."
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CW: Discussion by 2 medical doctors of #suicide and #suicideprevention in the context of chronic illness (ME/CFS)
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CW: Discussion by 2 medical doctors of #suicide and #suicideprevention in the context of chronic illness (ME/CFS)
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"Identifying & managing #suicidality amongst people with ME: A Conversation with Drs Lily Chu & Dr Eleanor Stein"Sympathetic (but long) exploration of topic by 2 MDs (both patients), a generalist & a psychiatrist
#suicide #SuicidePrevention @mecfs
#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MEcfs #CFS #PwME @chronicillness
@spoonies #Spoonie #chronicillness #chroniclife1/
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#Australian #study finds #MedicallyNecessary #GenderAffirming #Healthcare halves #Depression and #Suicidality among #trans #people.
The results showed a notable #decrease in #genderdysphoria, #depression, and – most significantly – #suicidality.
https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/09/08/study-gender-affirming-care-trans-people/
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New #Randomized #Trial Shows #MedicallyNecessary #GenderAffirming #Healthcare Lowers #Suicidality.
For the first time, a #randomized #controlled #trial has been completed on #GenderAffirming #care and the #results are stunning: 55% of those on care saw #reduction of #depression and #suicidality vs 5% of control.
#TransMen #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Healthcare #Transitioning #HRT #MentalHealth
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-randomized-trial-shows-trans
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New #Randomized #Trial Shows #MedicallyNecessary #GenderAffirming #Healthcare Lowers #Suicidality.
For the first time, a #randomized #controlled #trial has been completed on #GenderAffirming #care and the #results are stunning: 55% of those on care saw #reduction of #depression and #suicidality vs 5% of control.
#TransMen #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Healthcare #Transitioning #HRT #MentalHealth
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-randomized-trial-shows-trans
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New #Randomized #Trial Shows #MedicallyNecessary #GenderAffirming #Healthcare Lowers #Suicidality.
For the first time, a #randomized #controlled #trial has been completed on #GenderAffirming #care and the #results are stunning: 55% of those on care saw #reduction of #depression and #suicidality vs 5% of control.
#TransMen #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Healthcare #Transitioning #HRT #MentalHealth
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-randomized-trial-shows-trans
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New #Randomized #Trial Shows #MedicallyNecessary #GenderAffirming #Healthcare Lowers #Suicidality.
For the first time, a #randomized #controlled #trial has been completed on #GenderAffirming #care and the #results are stunning: 55% of those on care saw #reduction of #depression and #suicidality vs 5% of control.
#TransMen #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Healthcare #Transitioning #HRT #MentalHealth
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-randomized-trial-shows-trans
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New #Randomized #Trial Shows #MedicallyNecessary #GenderAffirming #Healthcare Lowers #Suicidality.
For the first time, a #randomized #controlled #trial has been completed on #GenderAffirming #care and the #results are stunning: 55% of those on care saw #reduction of #depression and #suicidality vs 5% of control.
#TransMen #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Healthcare #Transitioning #HRT #MentalHealth
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-randomized-trial-shows-trans
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CW: Writing on my Autobiography again
I made a lot of progress with my depression these past weeks and am finally motivated to read and write again.
I've started writing an #AutoBiography a long time ago, to cope with what I've been through, but also to release it one day.I'd love to let other people contribute chapters to my book. Essays on various topics that come up in my story.
So now I'm asking you all, if there is anyone who could think of writing such an essay for me, because you are affected by the topic yourself, or are an expert in the field.
Or if you know someone, who would be perfect for that topic.Here are a few of the topics:
#depression
#GenderIdentity
#asexuality
#SurveillanceCapitalism
#Fediverse ( @ueckueck, you said you might write that one, still interested?)
#SocialPhobia
#WTFromance
#SelfHarm
#suicidalityThere are other topics as well, but I already have people in mind who I'll directly ask to write essays about them; especially topics around #ClimateJustice.
The essays should be at least 2-5 pages long and provide a general gist about the topic, but ideally also contain something personal, like what the topic means to you.
Written in #English or #German.Preliminary deadline is summer '24, but a lot can change until then and if you need longer, don't worry.
Please :boost: #boost. Thanks. ❤️
#author #book #writing #essay #FollowerPower -
CW: Writing on my Autobiography again
I made a lot of progress with my depression these past weeks and am finally motivated to read and write again.
I've started writing an #AutoBiography a long time ago, to cope with what I've been through, but also to release it one day.I'd love to let other people contribute chapters to my book. Essays on various topics that come up in my story.
So now I'm asking you all, if there is anyone who could think of writing such an essay for me, because you are affected by the topic yourself, or are an expert in the field.
Or if you know someone, who would be perfect for that topic.Here are a few of the topics:
#depression
#GenderIdentity
#asexuality
#SurveillanceCapitalism
#Fediverse ( @ueckueck, you said you might write that one, still interested?)
#SocialPhobia
#WTFromance
#SelfHarm
#suicidalityThere are other topics as well, but I already have people in mind who I'll directly ask to write essays about them; especially topics around #ClimateJustice.
The essays should be at least 2-5 pages long and provide a general gist about the topic, but ideally also contain something personal, like what the topic means to you.
Written in #English or #German.Preliminary deadline is summer '24, but a lot can change until then and if you need longer, don't worry.
Please :boost: #boost. Thanks. ❤️
#author #book #writing #essay #FollowerPower -
CW: Writing on my Autobiography again
I made a lot of progress with my depression these past weeks and am finally motivated to read and write again.
I've started writing an #AutoBiography a long time ago, to cope with what I've been through, but also to release it one day.I'd love to let other people contribute chapters to my book. Essays on various topics that come up in my story.
So now I'm asking you all, if there is anyone who could think of writing such an essay for me, because you are affected by the topic yourself, or are an expert in the field.
Or if you know someone, who would be perfect for that topic.Here are a few of the topics:
#depression
#GenderIdentity
#asexuality
#SurveillanceCapitalism
#Fediverse ( @ueckueck, you said you might write that one, still interested?)
#SocialPhobia
#WTFromance
#SelfHarm
#suicidalityThere are other topics as well, but I already have people in mind who I'll directly ask to write essays about them; especially topics around #ClimateJustice.
The essays should be at least 2-5 pages long and provide a general gist about the topic, but ideally also contain something personal, like what the topic means to you.
Written in #English or #German.Preliminary deadline is summer '24, but a lot can change until then and if you need longer, don't worry.
Please :boost: #boost. Thanks. ❤️
#author #book #writing #essay #FollowerPower -
CW: Writing on my Autobiography again
I made a lot of progress with my depression these past weeks and am finally motivated to read and write again.
I've started writing an #AutoBiography a long time ago, to cope with what I've been through, but also to release it one day.I'd love to let other people contribute chapters to my book. Essays on various topics that come up in my story.
So now I'm asking you all, if there is anyone who could think of writing such an essay for me, because you are affected by the topic yourself, or are an expert in the field.
Or if you know someone, who would be perfect for that topic.Here are a few of the topics:
#depression
#GenderIdentity
#asexuality
#SurveillanceCapitalism
#Fediverse ( @ueckueck, you said you might write that one, still interested?)
#SocialPhobia
#WTFromance
#SelfHarm
#suicidalityThere are other topics as well, but I already have people in mind who I'll directly ask to write essays about them; especially topics around #ClimateJustice.
The essays should be at least 2-5 pages long and provide a general gist about the topic, but ideally also contain something personal, like what the topic means to you.
Written in #English or #German.Preliminary deadline is summer '24, but a lot can change until then and if you need longer, don't worry.
Please :boost: #boost. Thanks. ❤️
#author #book #writing #essay #FollowerPower -
CW: Writing on my Autobiography again
I made a lot of progress with my depression these past weeks and am finally motivated to read and write again.
I've started writing an #AutoBiography a long time ago, to cope with what I've been through, but also to release it one day.I'd love to let other people contribute chapters to my book. Essays on various topics that come up in my story.
So now I'm asking you all, if there is anyone who could think of writing such an essay for me, because you are affected by the topic yourself, or are an expert in the field.
Or if you know someone, who would be perfect for that topic.Here are a few of the topics:
#depression
#GenderIdentity
#asexuality
#SurveillanceCapitalism
#Fediverse ( @ueckueck, you said you might write that one, still interested?)
#SocialPhobia
#WTFromance
#SelfHarm
#suicidalityThere are other topics as well, but I already have people in mind who I'll directly ask to write essays about them; especially topics around #ClimateJustice.
The essays should be at least 2-5 pages long and provide a general gist about the topic, but ideally also contain something personal, like what the topic means to you.
Written in #English or #German.Preliminary deadline is summer '24, but a lot can change until then and if you need longer, don't worry.
Please :boost: #boost. Thanks. ❤️
#author #book #writing #essay #FollowerPower -
@news That's a misleading interpreation.
You know what increases #suicidality in people with #depression? Getting better.
#Antidepressants often help depressed #patients get better.
#Suicide is hard. It's against fundamental human program. So it takes lots of energy to do it. When a depressed person gets better, they gain necessary energy.
A common solution is to give antidepressants + benzodiazepines for a while. A study that finds suicides with antidepressants ONLY confirms this.
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"People don't fake depression...they fake being okay"
A friend recently shared tragic news of 3 #physician #suicide at her institution over 2 months
#MentalHealthMatters for everyone
Young patients #kids #teens are also struggling everyday with #depression #anxiety #suicidality #EatingDisorders
It shouldn't take 3 #suicides for us to understand that we should be kind & accommodating
#MedMastodon #MedTwitter #MentalHealth #CovidIsNotOver #pediatrics #tweetiatricians #tootiatricians
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It’s not BPD; it’s autism
https://embrace-autism.com/its-not-bpd-its-autism/
#Borderlinepersonalitydisorder(BPD) #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Interpersonalrelationships #Emotionaldysregulation #Personalitydisorders #Emotionalreactivity #Sensorysensitivity #Socialintelligence #Emotionregulation #Psychometrictest #Specialinterests #Suicidalideation #Childhoodtrauma #Autisticwomen #Co-occurrence #Meta-analysis #Self-identity #WilliamMandy #Abandonment #Suicidality #Socialcues #LauraHull -
It’s not BPD; it’s autism
https://embrace-autism.com/its-not-bpd-its-autism/
#Borderlinepersonalitydisorder(BPD) #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Interpersonalrelationships #Emotionaldysregulation #Personalitydisorders #Emotionalreactivity #Sensorysensitivity #Socialintelligence #Emotionregulation #Psychometrictest #Specialinterests #Suicidalideation #Childhoodtrauma #Autisticwomen #Co-occurrence #Meta-analysis #Self-identity #WilliamMandy #Abandonment #Suicidality #Socialcues #LauraHull -
It’s not BPD; it’s autism
https://embrace-autism.com/its-not-bpd-its-autism/
#Borderlinepersonalitydisorder(BPD) #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Interpersonalrelationships #Emotionaldysregulation #Personalitydisorders #Emotionalreactivity #Sensorysensitivity #Socialintelligence #Emotionregulation #Psychometrictest #Specialinterests #Suicidalideation #Childhoodtrauma #Autisticwomen #Co-occurrence #Meta-analysis #Self-identity #WilliamMandy #Abandonment #Suicidality #Socialcues #LauraHull -
It’s not BPD; it’s autism
https://embrace-autism.com/its-not-bpd-its-autism/
#Borderlinepersonalitydisorder(BPD) #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Interpersonalrelationships #Emotionaldysregulation #Personalitydisorders #Emotionalreactivity #Sensorysensitivity #Socialintelligence #Emotionregulation #Psychometrictest #Specialinterests #Suicidalideation #Childhoodtrauma #Autisticwomen #Co-occurrence #Meta-analysis #Self-identity #WilliamMandy #Abandonment #Suicidality #Socialcues #LauraHull -
CW: Suicide, Descriptions of Suicidal Ideation
Last Christmas, 2 members of my suicide prevention team had Covid and I had to work from home isolating from everyone. After my 8 hour shift I got the elevator up to the 21st floor rooftop of my apartments and sat at the edge with intent to jump. My work trying to prevent suicide had brought me to the brink of my own suicide and the only mental health service I could turn to was that of my own inept hospital employer. I'm still in that high rise, still with only that (now former) employer there on the end of the mental health phone line but I am strong, resilient and supported by unpaid carers who actually know how to care for others with empathy and non-judgement. I am not suicidal.
On our rooftop sits these two religious statuettes a neighbour placed there (pictured). I like the thought that these deities brought me back from the brink.
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If you are in the caring professions too, please equally care for your own wellness.If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out with a phone number in your country:
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CW: Discussion of Research on Suicide
I'm in a new position, and my research now has much more clinical relevance. One of my early projects is to read up on suicidal ideation and self-harm.
Are there researchers / theories / manuscripts that people would recommend to help get a grasp on current thinking?
In particular, I'm interested in thoughts on Suicide Crisis Syndrome
#clinical #clinicalpsych #psychology #research #suicidality #suicidecrisissyndrome
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#PrenatalAlcoholExposure a major cause of #FASD harm to brain development, resulting in vulnerability, risk, #BehavioralHealth problems, including #anxiety #depression #suicidality #OpioidUseDisorders #violence #trauma #BrainFunction #CausalityCrisis #SharedFacts