Science Behind CBD and Its Role in Mental Health

If you’ve struggled to find a prescription to help with your mental health, your doctor or therapist may recommend Cannabidiol, or CBD, as an alternative. CBD is one of the many compounds found in cannabis and the science behind CBD usage suggests it is a viable option for treating a variety of mental health issues. If you’re wondering how CBD can treat mental health issues, then Philly Family Life Counseling, LLC is here to help you understand the science behind CBD and the benefits of CBD therapy.

How CBD Can Help Treat Mental Health

CBD is known to stimulate serotonin receptors in the brain, which helps alleviate pain and anxiety, all without the intoxicating effects produced by the THC in cannabis. Several studies have shown some positive results of CBD in anxiety conditions; CBD modifies the cerebral blood flow in brain areas that play a role in anxiety symptoms: the amygdala, hippocampus, and hypothalamus. The effect of CBD on the amygdala was studied in brain imaging studies and showed a decrease in activation in the amygdala after administration of CBD. So what does this mean for CBD and mental health treatment?

• CBD can help treat many health issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD
• CBD can prove helpful for those struggling with insomnia and chronic pain 
• CBD can help you manage high-level symptoms of stress and anxiety that affect our everyday lives, including minimizing obsessive and intrusive thoughts, rumination, panic, and more
• Unlike many prescription drugs, CBD is a natural substance with little to no history of causing dependency and addiction
• When combined with therapy and counseling, CBD can help those with debilitating stress disorders navigate their lives more freely and with less anxiety and stress

CBD Therapy at Philly Family Life Counseling LLC

At Philly Family Life Counseling, LLC, Dr. Gene Devers and Associates offer many helpful treatments and services, including CBD therapy. CBD treatment should always be advised by a healthcare provider and is best when combined with other treatment and therapy. 

For more information on holistic healing, CBD therapy, or any other mental health services offered by PFLC, call our office at 215-677-3810 or fill out our online form. Your mental health doesn’t have to prevent you from living your life fully and finding happiness. You don’t have to suffer any longer. Receiving the help you need is possible; give us a call today!