Relación entre el consumo de cannabis y los síntomas depresivos en adultos: Revisión sistemática a partir de la experiencia práctica

Abstract

Abstract: This study stems from an issue identified during clinical practice, where a recurring association was observed between cannabis use and depressive symptoms in the young adult population. The primary objective was to determine this relationship through a comprehensive systematic review, which evidenced a significant correlation mediated by factors such as frequency of use, age of onset, and gender highlighting a particularly higher vulnerability in women. Subsequently, these findings were applied to the development of a simulated clinical case involving a 30-year-old woman presenting with cannabis use disorder and depressive symptomatology. The process included an integral psychometric assessment and an intervention plan based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, aimed at strengthening coping resources and emotional regulation. Finally, this study successfully integrates theory, professional practice, and updated scientific evidence, promoting an ethical, rigorous, and evidence-based clinical approach to addressing pathologies related to substance use and mental health.