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Medicinal Cannabis - Anxiety, Insomnia and Depression

Medicinal Cannabis - Anxiety, Insomnia and Depression

The "Medicinal Cannabis: Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression" course provides healthcare professionals with an in-depth exploration of how medicinal cannabis can be utilised to manage anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. The course covers the therapeutic roles of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids, offering practical guidance on dosing protocols, routes of administration, and managing side effects. With a focus on evidence-based treatments, participants will learn how to tailor medicinal cannabis use to meet the needs of patients suffering from mental health and sleep disorders.

time-icon 4.0 hrs EA | 6.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
$195.00
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

This course is divided into two key units:

Unit 1: Anxiety and Depression
This unit explores how medicinal cannabis, particularly the cannabinoids THC and CBD, can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression by targeting the endocannabinoid system. Participants will learn about dosing protocols for anxiety and depression, the role of the endocannabinoid system in mental health, and how to mitigate the side effects of THC using CBD. The unit also covers the interactions between cannabinoids and the brain’s neurotransmitter systems to balance mood and stress responses​.

Unit 2: Insomnia
The second unit focuses on the use of cannabis to treat insomnia, one of the most common conditions for which cannabis is used. Participants will explore the effects of cannabinoids, especially THC and CBN, on sleep regulation, understanding the ideal dosing strategies for insomnia based on severity and patient needs. The unit covers the role of terpenes like myrcene and linalool in enhancing sleep quality and discusses how to manage insomnia while considering anxiety and other co-occurring conditions​.

This course equips clinicians with practical tools and knowledge to integrate medicinal cannabis into the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and depression, improving patient care and outcomes.

  1. Plan treatment and basic dosing with medicinal cannabis for anxiety and depression.
  2. Plan treatment for insomnia with medicinal cannabis including basic dosing.

This course is designed for GPs and is also suitable for all degree qualified medical professionals.

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CPD Hours:

  • Education hours:  4.0
  • Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
  • Measuring outcome hours:  0.0
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Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #414131

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #30973

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

10.0 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr Harry McIlroy

This course is presented by Dr Harry McIlroy.

Harry is an integrative physician in San Francisco who combines the best of Western and Eastern medicine to help people live well and feel better. He is a licensed acupuncturist with training in functional medicine. He considers himself to be an old-time, small town family doctor with a big bag of tricks. He works hard to truly know his patients and help them optimise their health and vitality as naturally as possible. His specialities include medical cannabis, chronic pain, digestive health, regenerative medicine and insomnia.