Most people experience anxiety at some stage in life, but for others it can be a persistent condition that affects them every day. Anxiety disorders can cause ongoing feelings of fear, worry, stress, or unease that interfere with daily activities, including work, personal relationships, and overall quality of life.

In the UK, a range of conventional treatments are commonly used to manage anxiety. However, in recent years, growing numbers of people have begun exploring cannabis-based treatments as an alternative approach.

Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition in the UK, with nearly one in five people expected to experience it at some point in their lives. Its impact often extends beyond mood alone, affecting emotional health, physical wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

Although many people find relief through traditional treatments such as talking therapies and antidepressant medication, these approaches are not effective for everyone. As a result, an increasing number of individuals in the UK are exploring alternative ways to manage their symptoms, including the use of medical cannabis as a potential treatment option.

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition marked by persistent, intrusive thoughts and the repetitive behaviours or mental rituals used to relieve the anxiety they cause. It can affect people of any age and presents differently from person to person.

While standard, licensed treatments are effective for many individuals in managing everyday life with OCD, some people do not experience sufficient relief. For those who have not responded to conventional options, new medical cannabis treatments at ZOTO may be available as an alternative pathway

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a widely recognised anxiety-related condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It often causes individuals to re-experience the trauma through distressing memories, flashbacks, or nightmares.

Without effective treatment, PTSD can significantly disrupt daily life, affecting sleep quality, emotional health, and overall functioning. Finding an approach that works can be life-changing. For people in the UK who have not found relief with licensed medications, medical cannabis has recently become an accessible alternative treatment option that may be worth exploring.

Bulimia Nervosa is both an eating disorder and a mental health condition, and if left untreated it can have serious consequences for a person’s physical health and overall wellbeing. Although recovery is achievable, the journey looks different for everyone, and treatment often requires a personalised approach.

Since medical cannabis was legalised in the UK in 2018, individuals who have not found sufficient relief through conventional treatments may be eligible to explore cannabis-based options as part of their anorexia care.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder, but it more often appears as a symptom linked to another underlying condition, such as chronic pain or post-traumatic stress disorder. For many people, standard sleep medications do not provide lasting relief.

In recent years in the UK, a growing number of individuals who have struggled to manage persistent sleep problems with conventional treatments have turned to prescribed medical cannabis as an alternative option for insomnia support.

Although Tourette’s syndrome is estimated to affect around 1% of people in the UK, it is a widely recognised condition that can significantly influence daily life for those living with it. Symptoms may worsen during periods of emotional stress and, in some cases, contribute to the development of additional mental health conditions such as anxiety or obsessive–compulsive disorder.

Because of this, access to effective symptom management is essential. In recent years, medical cannabis has emerged as a potential alternative for individuals who have not experienced adequate relief from conventional treatment options.