5 Benefits of CBD and Mental Health in 2021

How CBD could help to ease symptoms of anxiety, fear, and stress 

 

     Many people are turning to Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, as a natural remedy for a variety of common ailments. 

CBD is one of over 100 chemical compounds called cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. CBD is non-psychoactive and can lend as an appealing option for those looking to find relief from anxiety, stress, depression, or other symptoms while trying to avoid side-effects from certain pharmaceuticals. 

     At True Life Therapeutics, our CBD oil is made from organic, USA-grown hemp through a kosher extraction process that maintains other cannabinoids in addition to CBD, as well as beneficial vitamins, minerals, and plant matter. 

A study from the New York School of Medicine states that CBD can be used as a potential treatment for anxiety disorders.   

Using cannabis as medicine is nothing new – a Harvard Medical Study references that using the Cannabis Plant for medicinal purposes dates back to 2900 B.C.

“Dating to 2900 B.C. The Shennong Ben Cao Jing, a Chinese encyclopedia on agriculture and medicine, contains the oldest written record of cannabis as a medicine, recommending cannabis for constipation, pain, female reproductive tract disorders, and malaria.”

• According to the CDC, during 2020, U.S adults reported considerably elevated adverse mental health conditions associated with COVID-19. See chart below.

 

Anxiety and depression can have devastating symptoms…. 

Read more below about 5 ways CBD can help support your mental health in 2021. 

1. CBD to ease symptoms of anxiety 

CBD is being studied for its effects to ease symptoms of anxiety. 

A study from the New York School of Medicine concludes, “Overall, existing preclinical evidence strongly supports the potential of CBD as a treatment for anxiety disorders.” 

The CDC reported in June 2020 that 31% of U.S adults were struggling with anxiety. 

Taking CBD orally, such as True Life Therapeutics Full Spectrum Tincture or Unbound Chewable tablets, is a great way to start ingesting CBD daily and help ease symptoms of anxiety. 

 

2. CBD to ease symptoms of depression

One study found that depression tripled in U.S adults in 2020. 

While certain pharmaceutical drugs can have addictive and mind-altering effects, CBD is being studied as a natural alternative to help with symptoms of depression.  

A study published in the National Library of Medicine states that CBD can have antidepressant-like effects. 

“Cannabidiol (CBD) is a constituent non-psychotomimetic of Cannabis sativa with great psychiatric potential, including uses as an antidepressant-like and anxiolytic-like compound.”

Unbound Chewable Mega Chill+ Tabs were formulated with symptoms of depression in mind, made to target and relax the mind and body. 

 

3. CBD to ease symptoms of fear 

2020 caused fear and uncertainty for many people and that is still lingering.   

One study highlights, “The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is causing increased fear and worries.”

Furthermore, another study states, “an uncertain and continuous threat can become chronic and burdensome.”

Chronic fear contributes to poor health. Taking CBD could help regulate the effects fear has on the body. 

One study states, “A growing body of literature provides compelling evidence that CBD has anxiolytic effects and recent studies have established a role for CBD in regulating learned fear by dampening its expression, disrupting its reconsolidation, and facilitating its extinction.”

 

4. CBD to help protect your brain from stress 

Many people found increased stress levels in 2020. 

A New York Medical Study states that CBD can help prevent long-term negative effects of stress. 

 “CBD exhibits a broad range of actions, relevant to multiple symptom domains, including…a decrease in conditioned fear expression…and prevention of the long-term anxiogenic effects of stress.” 

Unbound Calm Tabs were formulated to support your body in times of stress with natural ingredients like Linalool and Myrcene. 

 

5. CBD to help elevate your mood 

To combat the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression, it is important to look for ways to elevate your mood. CBD can be a natural way to help elevate and balance your mood. One study suggests that CBD may have a positive interaction with brain receptors. 

Our Focus Tabs have mood-boosting Limonene and Pinene to elevate your mood and help increase your productivity. 

 

To Summarize: 

CBD has been studied for its role in easing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and fear. We are living in unprecedented times where anxiety and depression rates have skyrocketed in the lats year. It is important to be proactive with your mental and physical health, and taking our high quality CBD can help contribute to that! Remember, not all CBD is the same! Make sure you are getting CBD products from a trustworthy and transparent company that has lab test results for potency and quality.  This is always our standard at True Life Therapeutics!