Researchers launch global tracking project to measure the daily mental health impacts of cannabis
A massive new international research project aims to track how regular cannabis use alters mood and cognition in real time. By following subjects for two years, scientists hope to map out the psychological risks and benefits of the drug.
A global research initiative aims to measure the real-time effects of cannabis on mental health over a two-year period. The project, called “Blowing Minds,” will track the habits and health outcomes of both recreational and medicinal cannabis users across multiple regions. The study, which will recruit 1,800 participants aged 18 to 65, will compare recreational and medicinal users to understand how legal environments shape the drug's impact.
Participants will complete baseline surveys, undergo cognitive tests, and use a mobile app for daily tracking of mood, stress, and cannabis use. The researchers aim to identify factors contributing to varying mental health outcomes and long-term trends in cannabis consumption.
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