The 22nd International Congress of Youth Integration Centers (CIJ), convened under the theme “Environment and Mental Health”, brought together authorities, specialists, and international representatives to examine the interrelationship between environmental conditions and psychological well-being.

The Congress was honored by the presence of the Governor of Guerrero, Evelyn Salgado Pineda, and the Mayor of Acapulco, Abelina López Rodríguez. Both emphasized the imperative of positioning mental health as a priority within public policy, particularly in communities of young people and in contexts...

Nos llena de orgullo compartir que representantes de las coaliciones comunitarias de Flores Petén, Puerto Barrios y Santa Catarina Pinula participarán en el curso INEP PLUS: Introducción a la Prevención Basada en la Evidencia, una formación clave para el fortalecimiento de la prevención comunitaria en Guatemala.

Este curso será impartido por el Capítulo Nacional de ISSUP Guatemala, certificado por la prestigiosa Universidad de Charles de Praga y patrocinado por ISSUP Global. Gracias a este apoyo internacional, nuestros líderes comunitarios accederán a herramientas, metodologías,conocimientos...

This week, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention, insisting that those working in this field should be appropriately specialized. He often reminded us that while generalists and treatment specialists are well-meaning and deeply embedded within their communities, they are not always best placed to develop and implement evidence-based prevention systems. Jeff emphasized that prevention must be treated as a distinct science—one that is grounded in rigorous research...

On October 25, 2024, the official launch ceremony of the ISSUP Guatemala took place at the School of Psychology, University of San Carlos of Guatemala. This event marked a crucial step in the country's efforts to prevent and address substance use, bringing together experts and representatives from various national and international organizations.

The day commenced with the registration of guests, followed by a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by the Children's Orchestra of the National Conservatory of Guatemala. Mynor Lemus Urbina, the director of the School of Psychological Sciences...

The 1st National Youth Forum in Guatemala, a groundbreaking event dedicated to substance use prevention, was successfully organized by the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS/CICAD), in collaboration with ISSUP Guatemala and with the support of the Universidad de San Carlos.

This forum marked a significant milestone, with 38 youth leaders from across the country completing intensive training in substance use prevention. These young leaders are now equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to make meaningful contributions to their...

Dne 15. října bylo ve virtuálním režimu zahájeno Fórum vedoucích mládeže o prevenci užívání návykových látek v Guatemale . Aktivita zaměřená na mladé lidi ve věku od 18 do 26 let se snaží od účastníků využít strategie k rozvoji projektů prevence konzumace návykových látek, které jsou založeny na důkazech a mají dopad na jejich bezprostřední okolí. Díky nim mladí lidé přebírají vedoucí úlohu v prevenci užívání návykových látek, stávají se klíčovými činiteli pro rozvoj iniciativ a získávají znalosti a dovednosti, které lze přenést do jiných kontextových situací. Tato zkušenost vás posílí tím, že...

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