Stacy Pershall

Stacy Pershall is the author of "Loud in the House of Myself: Memoir of a Strange Girl." Based in New York, she is a public speaker and mental health advocate for college-age students.

Most popular articles

Why More College Students Are Calming Anxiety With Medical Cannabis

Stacy Pershall – July 24, 2018

One in four college students take antidepressants or mood stabilizers, and many are finding relief with medical cannabis. But their therapists remain wary. Read more

Here’s How to Get a New York Medical Marijuana Card

Stacy Pershall – March 19, 2019

When I got mine after shoulder surgery, it reduced my pain and my opioid intake. Here's a 5-step guide to getting yours. Read more

Higher education: The top universities with cannabis programs

Stacy Pershall – August 27, 2019

Ready to commit to a higher education? Check out these cannabis programs in schools across the United States. Read more

How Access to Cannabis Can Affect Mental Health Treatments

Stacy Pershall – September 17, 2019

Cannabis can be life-changing for people with PTSD, but depending on where you live, access to the plant can be complicated. Read more

Articles contributed to Leafly (by most recent)