We are facing the worst mental health crisis in U.S. history and the numbers speak volumes:
- 43% of U.S. adults are currently taking medications for mental health (SingleCare, 2024)
- 337 million antidepressant prescriptions were filled in 2021 (Drug Discovery & Development)
- By 2025, 62.1% of outpatients will use psychiatric medication as their only treatment (American Journal of Psychiatry)
- 80.8 million stimulant prescriptions were filled in 2023 (IQVIA)
- 27% of doctor visits result in a benzodiazepine prescription (NCHS)
These numbers are staggering, but they also highlight something important: it’s time to see mental health as brain health.
When we reframe the conversation around the brain, we take away shame, guilt and stigma. Instead, we open the door to self-acceptance, compassion, and understanding. And with that comes hope and the kind that empowers us to take better care of ourselves and each other.
Wellness tools like cannabis may also play a role in this journey. Emerging science shows that cannabinoids can support the brain and body’s endocannabinoid system, helping with stress, sleep and overall balance. For some, this becomes a natural complement to other wellness practices and a step toward healing.
At HW CBD + Nutrition and Herbal IQ, our mission is to educate, guide, and support you with safe, effective wellness options. You don’t have to face this alone, there are resources, tools and people ready to help.
👉 Take your mental health seriously. Care for your brain. Care for your life.
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