{"id":14019,"date":"2021-04-14T15:30:19","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T19:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=14019"},"modified":"2024-07-18T19:40:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T23:40:38","slug":"researchers-explore-cbd-as-an-option-to-help-covid-related-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/researchers-explore-cbd-as-an-option-to-help-covid-related-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Researchers Explore CBD as an Option to Help COVID-Related Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the COVID-19 first began to travel across the globe, many would not have thought that a year later, there would still be reinforced lockdowns, mandatory masks, and continued social distancing. However, as this continues to be a new reality, many are buckling under the pressure, or separation, or stress, or anxiety over the current state of the world and socialization. In other words, many citizens across the globe are presenting with COVID-related anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD<\/a>). Fortunately, a study found that CBD could be the key to helping treat such COVID-related anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Researchers Look into CBD for COVID-Related Mental Health Issues<\/b><\/h2>\n

Saoirse O\u2019Sullivan, Carl Stevenson, and Steven Laviolette had their research<\/a> published mid-February this year and hypothesized that CBD <\/a><\/span>\u201ccould be a therapeutic option for the treatment of COVID-19-related anxiety disorders\u201d. The team explains that CBD is commonly bought and used to treat anxiety<\/a>, depression<\/a>, and sleep disorders<\/a>– so they decided to assess whether it can be effective for treating COVID-related anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The team explains that CBD is an interesting chemical from a pharmacological perspective as it interacts with the many protein receptors, transporters, ion channels, and enzymes. Due to its ability to interact in such a manner, it’s possible to benefit so much from the cannabinoid. The study also found that CBD is not very potent, which is why there are limited adverse effects- making it well-tolerated and safe for consumption.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a consequence many face as a result of a traumatic experience, including pandemics and epidemics. <\/span>The Psychiatric Times explains<\/span><\/a> that the \u201cpandemic has triggered an array of emotional, physical and economical issues\u201d. The Psychiatric Times has also outlined protective and stressors which are associated with the pandemic and are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Protective Factors<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

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Stressors<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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  • Social support<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Financial stability or employment<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Health care resources<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Safe workplace<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Wellness programs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Adequate personal protective equipment<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Promoting diversity<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Timely Covid-19 testing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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