News · 18 March 2026

54 Studies Say Cannabis Doesn't Help Mental Health

People taking medicinal cannabis for anxiety, depression, or PTSD may gain no benefit, as a major new review found it isn't effective. Dr Jack Wilson of Sydney University led the study, published today within *The Lancet Psychiatry*, questioning product approvals. This follows over a million prescriptions approved in Australia during just four years.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 March 2026 at 9:58

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