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Medical Cannabis and Mental Health: What Therapists Need to Know with Lindsey Spear, PharmD

Medical cannabis is here to stay—and as a clinician, your clients are already asking about it. But how do you cut through the stigma, the politics, and the misinformation to support them with confidence and competence?

Join Lindsay Spear, PharmD, an experienced pharmacist working in Utah’s medical cannabis program, for an accessible and eye-opening training designed specifically for clinical mental health providers. In this session, you’ll learn:

  • The social and political history that shaped cannabis laws and the impact on today’s clients.

  • How cannabinoids and terpenes interact with the endocannabinoid system to support balance and healing.

  • The methods of medicinal use and what clients need to know about safe, effective consumption.

This 55-minute training (plus a short quiz) will increase your compassion and empathy for clients using medical cannabis, while reducing the uncertainty and discomfort that can come with addressing it in practice. You’ll walk away with practical knowledge to help clients use cannabis in a healthy, effective way, especially those managing conditions like PTSD, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and depression.

By destigmatizing cannabis and exploring its clinical potential, this training equips you to create a more inclusive, culturally sensitive, and client-centered practice.

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