Mental Health & Cannabis Education Series
Online Training for Clinicians of Color
About this Training
Plant-Based Healing: Mental Health & Cannabis
May 15, 2026
The Plant-Based Healing: Mental Health & Cannabis training offers a comprehensive exploration of the landscape of cannabis research, particularly in its application to various mental health conditions. This program delves into the intricate relationship between cannabis and mental health, providing mental health professionals with critical insights, current research, and practical knowledge to better serve clients.
Black Youth & Cannabis: A Cry for Help
May 29, 2026
This 4-hour workshop, Black Youth and Cannabis: A Cry for Help, equips providers and community members with culturally competent harm reduction strategies to address cannabis use among Black, Brown, and youth from marginalized communities up to age 25. The training explores the historical, social, and mental health factors that drive cannabis use in these communities, with a focus on generational trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of cannabis, its mental health effects, and the unique challenges marginalized youth face, including conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. The workshop provides practical tools and resources for assessing cannabis use and implementing harm-reduction interventions to address mental health symptoms. Ultimately, the purpose is to empower providers with context and strategies to reduce the negative impacts of cannabis use while supporting the mental health needs of marginalized youth.
About Your Trainer
Kevnesha Boyd is a trailblazer in healing and advocacy, merging her roles as a Trauma Therapist, Cannabis Consultant, Yoga Teacher, and Activist into a powerful force for healing. With over 15 years of experience in mental health, she leads Quality Counseling as its CEO, a mental health practice pioneering a holistic approach to healing generational trauma in the Black community. Quality Counseling integrates mental health therapy, holistic wellness services, and innovative cannabis education, aiming to mend deep-seated wounds and foster intergenerational well-being.
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