BLUF
Three important studies have found no strong evidence that psychedelics or cannabis effectively treat depression or other mental health conditions, warning they may even worsen symptoms and should not be first‑line treatments without further research.Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the current evidence regarding the effectiveness of psychedelics and cannabis in treating depression and other mental health conditions.
- Explain key methodological challenges in researching psychedelics and cannabinoids.
- Understand evidence‑based principles that justify why psychedelics and medicinal cannabis should not be used as first‑line treatments.
