Mental Health Conditions and Medical Cannabis
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Overview
This module offers healthcare practitioners a foundational understanding of mental health and mental health conditions, examining their prevalence, impact, and underlying causes, especially within Australia. Through exploring the characteristics and pathophysiology of common mental health conditions, participants will gain insights into current treatment options and the unmet needs that drive interest in alternative approaches, such as medical cannabis.
Key topics covered include the primary mechanisms through which medical cannabis may alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions, alongside its therapeutic potential for specific symptoms commonly experienced by patients. Additionally, the module delves into the risks associated with medical cannabis use in mental health care, providing evidence-based strategies for risk management.
By completing this module, practitioners will be equipped to make informed decisions regarding the safe and effective integration of medical cannabis into mental health treatment plans, enhancing their ability to support patients with a holistic and evidence-driven approach to care.
Preview this module by watching the video above.
Estimated Duration: 1.25 hours
Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Define mental health and mental health conditions
- Explain the prevalence and impact of mental health issues in Australia
- Identify key risk factors for developing mental health conditions in Australia
- Describe the characteristics, pathophysiology, and treatment options for common mental health conditions
- Explain how medical cannabis may alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions through its primary mechanisms of action
- Describe the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis for treating symptoms of common mental health conditions
- Outline potential risks of medical cannabis treatment for mental health symptoms and discuss risk management strategies where appropriate
Overview
This module offers healthcare practitioners a foundational understanding of mental health and mental health conditions, examining their prevalence, impact, and underlying causes, especially within Australia. Through exploring the characteristics and pathophysiology of common mental health conditions, participants will gain insights into current treatment options and the unmet needs that drive interest in alternative approaches, such as medical cannabis.
Key topics covered include the primary mechanisms through which medical cannabis may alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions, alongside its therapeutic potential for specific symptoms commonly experienced by patients. Additionally, the module delves into the risks associated with medical cannabis use in mental health care, providing evidence-based strategies for risk management.
By completing this module, practitioners will be equipped to make informed decisions regarding the safe and effective integration of medical cannabis into mental health treatment plans, enhancing their ability to support patients with a holistic and evidence-driven approach to care.
Preview this module by watching the video above.
Estimated Duration: 1.25 hours
Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Define mental health and mental health conditions
- Explain the prevalence and impact of mental health issues in Australia
- Identify key risk factors for developing mental health conditions in Australia
- Describe the characteristics, pathophysiology, and treatment options for common mental health conditions
- Explain how medical cannabis may alleviate symptoms of mental health conditions through its primary mechanisms of action
- Describe the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis for treating symptoms of common mental health conditions
- Outline potential risks of medical cannabis treatment for mental health symptoms and discuss risk management strategies where appropriate