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Title: Cannabis Use and Sexual Identity Exploration in Emerging Adulthood: A Call for Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Campus Mental Health Strategies.
Authors: Paul, Fayaz Ahmad (AUTHOR), Singh, Abhijeet (AUTHOR), Ali, Arif (AUTHOR), Lone, Zahid Ahmad (AUTHOR), Dangroo, Ashfaq Ahmad (AUTHOR), George, Anjo (AUTHOR)
Source: Substance Use & Misuse. 2026, Vol. 61 Issue 8, p1295-1300. 6p.
Subjects: Wound care, Risk assessment, Sexual orientation, Policy sciences, Psychological resilience, Mental health, Sexual orientation identity, Universities & colleges, Cultural competence, Neural development, Human sexuality, Minority stress, Self medication, Anxiety, Psychoeducation, Cognition disorders, Cannabis (Genus), Psychology of college students, Discrimination (Sociology), Health equity, Sexual minorities, Medical screening, Health promotion, Transition to adulthood, Social stigma, Medical referrals
Abstract: Emerging adulthood is a transformative phase characterized by identity exploration, risk-taking, and evolving social roles. Among LGBTQ+ university students, the convergence of sexual identity development and cannabis use can intensify vulnerability to depression, anxiety, and maladaptive coping, as explained by minority stress and self-medication theories. This commentary explores the multifaceted links between stigma, substance use, and campus mental health, highlighting systemic gaps in culturally competent care. It calls for trauma-informed, inclusive, and harm-reduction approaches within higher education, supported by faculty sensitization, peer networks, and targeted interventions. Institutional commitment to equity-focused policies is essential to enhance resilience, belonging, and psychological well-being in diverse student populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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