60. Cannabis and Teen Mental Health: 3 Things You Should Know

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of CANNABIS and its impact on the developing teen brain and MENTAL HEALTH. Dr. Fallucco discusses the latest research on THC and CBD, revealing how modern cannabis has become significantly more potent. Learn about the risks associated with adolescent cannabis use, such as impaired prefrontal cortex development, increased anxiety risk, and associations with psychosis. Dr. Fallucco also offers practical tips for clinicians on how to counsel teens and their families about cannabis use and harm reduction strategies. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights to better support your pediatric patients.00:00 Introduction to Child Mental Health Podcast00:39 Understanding Cannabis: THC and CBD02:28 Cannabis Use Among Adolescents03:36 Impact of Cannabis on the Teen Brain05:29 Mental Health Risks: Anxiety and Psychosis07:39 Practical Advice for Clinicians08:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-series-cracking-adhd-code-essential-skills-pediatric-clinicians#group-tabs-node-course-default1