By Erica Dobeck
Mental health awareness is an ongoing effort, and for good reason. Many people live with mental or behavioral health issues and suffer from stigmas around these issues. According to a report by the Carter Center, stigma as it relates to mental health is defined as “a cluster of negative attitudes and beliefs that motivate the general public to fear, reject, avoid, and discriminate against people with mental illnesses.” Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), commonly known as PTSD, is one of the most significant concerns regarding mental health, and the negative connotation of “disorder” certainly doesn't help. Anyone from any walk of life can experience PTS, so if anything, “PTSD” is a journey of recovery. There is a lack of support and understanding that most people can work through the effects of post-traumatic stress. Fortunately, two experts are helping to bridge this gap through cannabis education. Cannabis has been shown to provide some benefits in alleviating and managing the effects of PTS.
