Association of Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma With Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
Kelly C. Young‐Wolff, Varada Sarovar, Lue‐Yen Tucker, Nancy Goler, Stacey Alexeeff, Kathryn K. Ridout, Lyndsay A. Avalos
Abstract
has been shown to be safe. Pregnant women should be screened for cannabis use, asked about their reasons for use, educated about potential risks, and advised to quit. Furthermore, early screening for prenatal depression, anxiety, and trauma, and linkage to appropriate interventions might mitigate the risk of prenatal cannabis use.
Topics & Concepts
AnxietyDepression (economics)PsychiatryAssociation (psychology)CannabisPregnancyPsychologyClinical psychologyMedicinePsychotherapistMacroeconomicsBiologyEconomicsGeneticsPrenatal Substance Exposure EffectsMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumCannabis and Cannabinoid Research