A randomized controlled trial with 63 autistic adults across Canada found that a 6-week manualized, autistic-informed, group-based virtual mindfulness intervention reduced overall distress and stress, and improved self-compassion, mindfulness, and mental wellbeing, with gains maintained at an 8-week follow-up. The waitlist control group showed no changes. Neither group reported changes in autistic community connectedness or interoceptive sensitivity. The findings support virtual delivery of autistic-informed mindfulness programs.
Taking a low-dose cannabis edible (average 7.3 mg of THC) leads to measurable decreases in verbal learning and memory, specifically on two measures of a free recall task, 150 minutes after ingestion. No effects were found on visual attention or executive function as measured by the useful field of view and trail making tests. Subjective feelings of intoxication increased, but blood THC levels did not correlate with any cognitive performance changes. The results suggest that people who use relatively low doses of cannabis edibles may experience some cognitive decrements while feeling intoxicated.