- Prevalence of past-month poor mental health among cannabis users rose from 54.54% in 2016 to 67.88% in 2023.
- Significant disparities: women higher than men (77.08% vs 60.14%), and ages 25-34 showed largest increase from 51.42% to 77.67%.
- Findings emphasise need for routine mental health screening and targeted counselling as cannabis legalisation expands.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2026 Jun 11. doi: 10.1007/s00127-026-03145-w. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Using 2016-2023 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), this study examined trends in self-reported past-month poor mental health (≥ 1 day) among individuals using cannabis and disparities in subgroups. From 2016 to 2023, the prevalence of self-reported past-month poor mental health (≥ 1 day) among those using cannabis increased from 54.54% to 67.88%. Women reported higher rates than men (77.08% vs. 60.14%). Young adults (25-34) showed the largest increase (from 51.42% to 77.67%). Hispanics (69.17%) exhibited the highest prevalence in 2023. Findings underscore the need for mental health screening and targeted counseling as cannabis legalization expands.
PMID:42274737 | DOI:10.1007/s00127-026-03145-w
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