Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Mental Health Disorders
Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Mental Health Disorders Researchers at Kaiser Permanente in California have identified links between adolescent cannabis use and an increased risk of developing serious psychiatric disorders. Teens who used marijuana had a significantly greater chance of developing psychosis and bipolar disorder....
Early Puberty Raises Teen Mental Health Risk
Early Puberty Raises Teen Mental Health Risk Why do some teenagers end up needing mental health treatment, psychiatric medication, or substance use intervention? Researchers have spent decades examining that question and a new series of studies adds a significant piece to the puzzle, early puberty....
Therapy Apps vs In-Person Therapy: Which Works?
Therapy Apps vs In-Person Therapy: Which Works? The landscape of mental health treatment has expanded beyond the traditional therapist’s couch. Digital platforms now allow people to receive counseling through phones and computers instead of traveling to meet clinicians face-to-face. This development raises questions about how...
North Carolina Increases Dual Diagnosis Treatment Statewide
North Carolina Increases Dual Diagnosis Treatment Statewide North Carolina's approach to dual diagnosis treatment, addressing mental health and substance use disorders together, took a significant step forward in 2025. The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) released its year-one progress report on a...
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