There’s a lot of “whataboutism” when it comes to marijuana, but it doesn’t negate the fact that heavy daily marijuana usage is a net negative for mental health and produces worse long-term depression scores than abstaining.

And yes, she generally refers people to psychiatric treatment under the guidance of doctors who can monitor and adjust medications over time. Outcomes on mainstream depression and anxiety medications are far more positive and the people do much, much better after getting proper treatment with proper medications.

There is no comparison. Marijuana is not an effective depression treatment even though it may temporarily dull feelings and emotions. Long-term studied outcomes are poor.