Cannabis and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Neuropsychiatric Effects, Therapeutic Potentials, and Policy Implications of THC and CBD
Archives of Psychiatry and Mental Health July 29, 2026 Diamond Onyekachi Okoroezi
Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the neuropsychiatric effects of cannabis, focusing on the contrasting roles of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). It evaluated their associations with psychiatric outcomes, assessed the therapeutic potential of cannabis-based products (CBPs), and identified evidence gaps relevant to clinical practice and mental health...