The study of nearly 500k adolescents showed potential effects of #cannabis on younger teens, said Dr. Silver. "The effects of cannabis on the receptors in the brain seem to have a significant impact on their neurological development & the risk for these #MentalHealth disorders." Listen via @npr.org:
The study, conducted by researchers from PHI's @getitrightonmj.bsky.social, @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social, @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social, & @usc.edu, found teens who reported using #cannabis could face a higher risk of developing psychotic, bipolar, depressive, or anxiety disorders. Via @npr.org:
PHI's Lynn Silver (@getitrightonmj.bsky.social) was featured on @npr.org's #WeekendEdition this past Sat, sharing recently published research in @jama.com Health Forum on the link between #cannabis use in teens and the development of #MentalHealth disorders in early adulthood.
1/New study in #JAMAHealthForum, led by Kaiser Permanente & co-authored by researchers at @publichealthinst.bsky.social, UCSF, & USC finds past-year #cannabis use during adolescence is associated with a significantly higher risk of incident psychotic, bipolar, depressive & anxiety disorders.
“As #cannabis becomes more potent & aggressively marketed, this study indicates that adolescent cannabis use is associated with double the risk of incident psychotic & bipolar disorders, two of the most serious #MentalHealth conditions,” said PHI's Dr. Lynn Silver, Dir of @getitrightonmj.bsky.social
Graphic reads: Study: Adolescent Cannabis Use Linked to Doubling Risk of Psychotic and Bipolar Disorders; Nearly half a Million Adolescents Followed, More than double the risk of psychotic disorders, roughly double the risk of bipolar disorders by early adulthood, significantly increases risk of anxiety and depression; Adolescent cannabis use is linked to serious and lasting mental health risks; Study by researchers at Kaiser, PHI, USC, and UCSF, Published in JAMA Health Forum
This longitudinal study followed nearly half a million #adolescents & found that any past-year #cannabis use during adolescence was associated with a significantly increased risk of developing clinically diagnosed #psychotic, #bipolar, #depressive, and #anxiety disorders by age 26. shorturl.at/gelox
#Adolescents using #cannabis could face a significantly higher risk of developing serious #psychiatric disorders, acc. to new study from researchers with PHI's @getitrightonmj.bsky.social, @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social, @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social & @usc.edu published today in @jamahealthforum.com
Join the PHIL Collective on Tue 1/13, for the first PHIL Up Your Cup virtual networking session of 2026. Whether you’re celebrating wins, naming challenges that still need attention, or setting intentions for what’s next, this session is your chance to sip, share, and steep in community. Register:
Launched by PHI’s Population Health Innovation Lab (PHIL), the PHIL Collective is a dynamic hub designed to support individuals and communities working across sectors to improve health, well-being, and equity.
They're bringing back their popular lunch & learn series in 2026, kicking things off on Monday, Jan 12, with this workshop on de-escalating stressful situations. This session will provide simple skills—backed by neuroscience—that convey safety and calm down high-stress experiences. Register:
PHI's Cypress Resilience Project provides training to support the inherent resilience of individuals and communities who are managing trauma, experiencing grief and navigating mental health challenges.
Registration is now open for the 2026 #ADA virtual conference hosted by PHI’s @pacificada.adata.org, held March 10-11, 2026. Sessions will explore topics such as digital accessibility, inclusive disaster preparedness, universal recreation design and more. Register by 1/16 for early bird pricing:
Nearly a third of the 3.1 million Californians ages 12 and older who experienced a hate act did not receive the support they needed, according to a @uclachpr.bsky.social study and companion study in partnership with @publichealthinst.bsky.social. Read the publications: ucla.in/4o0mj6F.
Study: Californians' Experience with Hate Acts | How Pastured Poultry is Joining the Regenerative Revolution | THRIVE Study Seeking Individuals Recently Diagnosed with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer | Register: Pacific ADA Center's 2026 ADA Virtual Conference—all that and more in our latest updates:
New Jobs | Study: Greater Alcohol Use Recovery From Attending Mutual-Help Groups In Person | Elevating Black Women's Behavioral Health and Support Needs | Register: 2025 Rural ACEs Summit | Mobilizing Community Investment for Health Payers—all that and more in our latest updates:
We urge federal policymakers to swiftly restore full #SNAP funding. The families and communities we serve cannot afford further delay. Read PHI's full statement: www.phi.org/press/phi-st...
Every day, PHI works with & in communities across the US—from rural towns to urban centers, in schools, health institutions & neighborhood organizations. We provide nutrition education, support community-led food initiatives & witness firsthand how federal food assistance programs sustain families.
Learn how positive framing reshaped the Healthy Places Index ( #HPI) into a tool that highlights community assets rather than deficits, enabling policymakers and communities to advance health equity. #phiAPHA
Next week at #APHA2025: Join PHI's Public Health Alliance of Southern California for a powerful conversation on The Healthy Places Index, a powerful data, mapping and policy platform designed to identify opportunities to improve health at the community level. #phiAPHA
Learn more and explore the full PHI Digital Guide to APHA 2025.
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Feat. Nadine Burke Harris of ACE Action Network, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, and Jodee Winterhof from the Human Rights Campaign, this dynamic session will focus on how these prominent changemakers have stayed grounded while navigating the complex challenges of reform. #phiAPHA
Join PHI's Carmen Nevarez, co-founder of @dialogue4health.bsky.social and senior advisor at the PHI Center for Health Leadership & Impact, as she moderates, "Champion Conversations III: Women Leaders Making the Public’s Health a National Priority" #phiAPHA
Attending APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo next week in Washington D.C.? PHI and its programs are returning to share their research, expertise and new ideas at #APHA2025.
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Be sure to follow PHI on LinkedIn and on Bluesky for the latest about PHI at APHA and use the hashtag #phiAPHA to join the conversation.
Browse our APHA Digital Guide to get to know our talented team and find details on all of PHI's presentations, poster sessions and special events, plus explore free resources and tools from PHI and our programs. Throughout this week, we'll highlight what you won't want to miss this year. #phiAPHA
Will you be attending the American Public Health Association (@apha.org) Annual Meeting next week? We'll see you there! At this year's conference, PHI and its programs will challenge you with new ideas, inform your work and inspire you to build relationships with new partners. #phiAPHA
Join PHI's Cypress Resilience Project Thurs 10/30 for a virtual workshop on early planning for end-of-life care. This workshop will not provide legal advice, but will explore how to start the conversation, and provide helpful strategies for documenting end-of-life wishes. Register:
Collage of photos from Rise Up Together's programs. In the center reads, "Thank you Public Health Institute for 16 years of support." #PromoSky #GoodNews #RiseUpTogether
For 16 years @publichealthinst.bsky.social has provided backbone support for our work, allowing us to focus on our mission to advance #GenderJustice. ✨ Last week we became an independent nonprofit & we’re deeply grateful to PHI for helping us build a strong foundation to make this possible. (🧵1/2)
New Jobs | Register: 4th Annual Rural ACEs Summit, "It Takes a Village: Building Systems of Care that Center Youth and Families" | Why CDFIs Are Essential for Community Health and Prosperity—all that and more in our latest updates:
The summit will bring together practitioners & community members to collaboratively explore and understand the ecosystem of care that supports youth and families in rural Northern CA. Early bird and group discounts are available, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Register:
