Skills for Talking About Cannabis for Families of Young Adults With Psychosis

The purpose of the intervention is to train family members in communication skills that may increase contemplation of change in their loved one with first episode psychosis to reduce cannabis use, decrease conflict surrounding these discussions, and provide skills to understand when and how to approach their loved one about cannabis use and encourage treatment. Because families report confusion from the mixed messages they receive about cannabis and also desire research-based information, CCSF will involve psychoeducation on the risks and relationship of cannabis to psychosis to increase participants motivation to engage in the intervention. frequency of cannabis use as it relates to psychosis treatment outcomes.