Cannabis in Practice Webinar Series Session 2- Bringing A Mental Health Lense to Youth Cannabis Use Prevention
The Cannabis in Practice Webinar Series is a virtual series for healthcare providers. It offers valuable insights into use trends of cannabis, exploring its potential harms and addressing common misconceptions. Each session is led by experts in the field, providing evidence-based information and practical guidance. Participants have the opportunity to engage with speakers through interactive Q&A sessions, enhancing their understanding and ability to address cannabis use during patient care. Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to deepen your knowledge, this series serves as an essential resource for staying informed in a rapidly evolving area of healthcare.
Session 2: This session will provide essential knowledge about the intersection of mental health and substance use risk in adolescents. It will highlight trends in youth mental health and cannabis use, underscore the importance of mental health drivers and implications of adolescent cannabis use, and offer resources for students and their families. Too often mental health and substance use are addressed as entirely separate issues; an integrated approach leads to better outcomes for young people.
