Doctor comments on Van Damme's bipolarity

In the clip from the episode “The Safe Use of Cannabinoids in Pediatrics”, pediatrician Lays Mello, a specialist in cannabinoid medicine focusing on autism, ADHD, and refractory epilepsy, brought important reflections on mental health. The discussion was inspired by a video of actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, who has revealed his diagnosis of bipolar disorder and was filmed during an emotional crisis.

According to the doctor, cannabinoids have shown promising results in supporting patients with mood disorders. “Recent studies indicate that medicinal cannabis can help regulate neurotransmitters that become unbalanced in conditions like bipolarity. This helps reduce episodes of mania and hypomania, bringing more stability to the patient,” explained Lays Mello.

The Importance of Empathy and Follow-Up

During the commentary, the pediatrician emphasized that bipolarity has no cure, but can be managed with medical follow-up, therapies, and medications. “These individuals face a significant difficulty in control. Therefore, in addition to clinical treatment, it is essential for the patient and family to understand that there are bad and good moments, and that often it is not the person speaking, but the illness,” she highlighted.

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Lays Mello also emphasized that the suffering is not only of the patient but also of those around them. “When we talk about psychiatric disorders, we also need to look at the family. Multidisciplinary follow-up is essential, including psychological support for those who live with the patient,” she said.

Watch the clip from the episode and learn more about the impacts of medicinal cannabis in cases of mood disorders like bipolarity: