In the episode cut "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 the diagnosis of bipolar disorder and has been filmed during an emotional crisis.

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

The importance of empathy and monitoring

During the commentary, the pediatrician emphasized that bipolar disorder is not curable, but it can be controlled with medical monitoring, therapies, and medications. “These people face a very important control difficulty. Therefore, in addition to clinical treatment, it is essential for the patient and the family to understand that there are good and bad moments, and that often it is not the person speaking, but the illness,” she pointed out.

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Lays Mello also made a point of reinforcing that suffering is not only the patient's, but also that of the people around them. “When we talk about psychiatric disorders, we also need to look at the family. Multiprofessional monitoring is essential, including psychological support for those who live with the patient,” she said.

Watch the episode cut and learn more about the impacts of medical cannabis in cases of mood disorders such as bipolar disorder: