4/11/24 Grand Rounds

Christian Thurstone, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct member,
Division of Substance Dependence,
University of Colorado School of Medicine;
Director, Behavioral Health Services, Denver Health and Hospital Authority

This presentation explains the connection between cannabis use and psychosis among teenagers. It will then focus on practical issues of assessment and treatment and will conclude with future directions. The presentation is designed to be engaging, is tailored for clinicians at Boston Medical Center, and emphasizes the importance of health equity.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the associations between cannabis use and psychosis among adolescents.

2. Apply this understanding to the assessment and treatment of adolescents with cannabis use and psychosis.

3. Evaluate opportunities to achieve health equity in the treatment of psychosis and cannabis use.