Marked increase in psychosis among young people, concerns about cannabis – Drs. Srividya Iyer and Romina Mizrahi

Published on: 2026-02-04

In an article in La Presse reporting the worrying results of a study conducted in Ontario on the increase in cannabis-related psychosis among young people, Drs. Srividya Iyer and Romina Mizrahi share their expertise. They stress the urgency of early detection to prevent long-term consequences on young people’s development.

« Cannabis plays an important role, [not only because it has been legalised] but also because of the way it is marketed. »

-Dr. Srividya Iyer

Marked increase in psychosis among young people, concerns about cannabis – Drs. Srividya Iyer and Romina Mizrahi

Source: La Presse