NEW WEBINAR Teens, Cannabis, Health and Wellbeing: Untangling a complicated relationship with Dr. Karen Leslie, M.Ed., FRCP(C)
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Event type: Single day (a day or less)
Leading the Way in Mental Health Training and EducationFebruary 7, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Karen Leslie, M.Ed., FRCP(C).
This training is suitable for:
Educators: teachers, ECE, school administration/support
Mental Health Professionals: psychotherapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers
Medical Professionals: nurses, psychiatrists, pediatricians, family doctors
Direct Service Workers: drop in workers, shelter and hostel workers, child and youth workers, youth justice workers.
Webinar Overview: In the first part of this webinar, participants will learn about current trends for cannabis use and cannabis use disorders in teens. An overview of the main components of cannabis and how they relate to adolescents’ physical and mental health will be provided. The evidence for the use of cannabis for medical purposes in children and teens will also be discussed.
In the second part of the webinar, several different scenarios will be used to present and discuss some of the ways in which adolescents who used cannabis regularly may experience difficulties with their health and well being. The complex interplay between social, familial, academic and health factors will be discussed.
There will be a lot of time allocated to addressing questions from participants and there will be an opportunity to identify key questions of interest at the beginning of the session.
Links to useful resources for teens, parents , teachers and other professionals working with adolescents will be shared.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe recent trends in adolescent cannabis use .
- Compare and contrast the 2 main cannabinoids, THC and CBD with respect to effects on the body.
- Identify risk factors in teens for the development of cannabis use disorder.
This states it is a webinar but then an address is given. Can it be viewed from home?
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