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Interview with NewsNation Now: Compass Health Center Contributes to National Discussion about Marijuana and Teen Mental Health

Written by Brittney Teasdale | Feb 1, 2024 4:08:20 PM

 

In a recent interview with NewsNation Now, Child and Adult Psychiatrist Dr. David Schreiber, Co-Founder and CEO of Compass Health Center, discussed the concerning rise in psychosis among teens using cannabis. The conversation highlighted factors contributing to this increase, including accessibility, potency, and untreated mental health issues. Dr. Schreiber provided immediate care solutions and emphasized available resources for viewers, emphasizing the need to address mental health issues proactively and trusting your instincts when you think someone you love might be struggling.

Compass Health Center has long believed that unlocking immediate access to mental health for adolescents is critical to preventing longer-term problems.

 

About Compass Health Center:

Compass Health Center provides immediate access to comprehensive, specialized mental health services, empowering individuals and families to receive the care they need when they need it. Children, adolescents, young adults, and adults are able to schedule a mental health assessment within 24 hours after the first phone call and begin treatment as soon as the next day. Our age-based approach to mental health treatment centers on three core principles: immediate access, comprehensive care, and specialization in areas such as trauma, OCD, school refusal, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring substance use and mental health.