Substance Use and Mental Health: Challenges, Opportunities and First Lessons During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Location: Webinar
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on substance use? What is the link between this and mental health? What has been happening on the front lines? What needs to be done?
To hear the answers to these questions and more, register for the upcoming webinar on Tuesday 1st September, 14:00-14:45
Speakers include:
Professor Alexander Baldacchino, St Andrews University Medical School and International Society of Addiction Medicine
L’impact d’une catastrophe sur la récupération : la tempête parfaite
Location: Webinar
Mercredi 2 septembre 2020 - 15h-16h00 HE (2CT/1MT/12PT)
Description
Alors que les catastrophes naturelles et d’origine humaine continuent d’affliger l’humanité, l’impact des catastrophes sur les populations en convalescence est un territoire largement inexploré. Compte tenu du fait que la perturbation de la vie de la personne peut la mettre en danger de rechute, le thérapeute astucieux sait que ces événements inattendus peuvent causer une détresse importante au client et peut-être avoir un impact négatif sur leur rétablissement.
4th Annual Recovery Capital Virtual Conference of Canada
Location: Online, Canada
Mental health and addiction Conference “Building Recovery Capital in Canada Virtual Conference” will feature expert speakers presenting on prevention, treatment, workplace wellness, and more.
In response to COVID-19, the in-person 5 city Recovery Capital Conference will take place as a virtual event on a production stage streamed as a virtual conference instead to respect physical distancing protocol.
The UNITE Global Summit: Virtual 2020 aims to commit, inspire, and empower policymakers towards the achievement of the UN SDGs over the next decade, while building a roadmap on clear policy actions to eliminate the threat posed by communicable diseases. This alignment of a common vision will culminate in the signing of UNITE’s 2020 Declaration.
WEBINAR | ISSUP India - Therapeutic Communities and Its Applications
Location: India, Inde
ISSUP India is pleased to invite you to attend a webinar on Therapeutic Communities and Its Applications. The webinar is scheduled to be present on Tuesday, Sep 8, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | duration 1 hour 30 minutes | (UTC+05:30) Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.
Emerging Trends in Adolescent Suicide Prevention Research
Location: Michigan
CADCA is proud to present this instalment of its Research Into Action webinar series on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 2 pm EST featuring Dr Cheryl King discussing her recent article, “Emerging Trends in Adolescent Suicide Prevention Research”, which was published in Current Opinion in Psychology in 2018.
Dr King will discuss her and her colleagues’ article’s findings regarding best practices in adolescent suicide prevention. The article highlights research regarding two strategies: creating protective environments and identifying and supporting youth at risk for suicide.
SUAB presents: An Audience with Dr Rebecca Askew - Drug Policy Voices
Location: Manchester
Drug Policy Voices project: Using values to frame debates about drug policy and opportunities for reform.
About this Event
Drug policy is firmly on the global political agenda, over the past decade we have seen changes to cannabis policy worldwide, an increase in drug-related deaths, the establishment of drug checking services at festivals and debates about the introduction of safe consumption facilities. Those with personal experience of consuming substances are often left out of the debate.
SHAAP and IAS are delighted to announce that we will be launching the final report of our Men & Alcohol seminar series on 9th September from 2-4 pm BST.
These events have provided an opportunity for policy makers, academics, activists, and media representatives to discuss critical topics related to men and alcohol use. The intention has been to stimulate thinking, challenge attitudes and perceptions, and to think about future research and policy priorities.
(Webinar) Advancing the Use of “Core Components” Approaches: Suggestions for Researchers Publishing Evaluation Results
Location: Washington, D.C., États-Unis
This webinar will identify categories of data important to collect and report on that would advance core components approaches. It will also engage audience members in a discussion about how best to incentivize researchers, journal editors and others to make more complete and detailed information available to identify, test, and scale up core components of effective programs.
ISSUP Chili vous invite à participer à un webinaire sur « l’usage de drogues chez les adolescents dans les temps pandémiques : une compréhension de la famille relationnelle » qui se tiendra le jeudi 10 septembre 2020, de 12 h à 13 h (heure du Chili)
Problem Solving Group: Teaching in a Virtual Environment
Location: Online
ICUDDR is pleased to offer a Problem Solving Group centred around online learning! Join us as we discuss issues of teaching in a virtual environment. In this group, we will offer some techniques, ideas, and assistance in online learning but even more importantly, we will listen to concerns you have and will model the sessions around your questions and needs! Join us for our first session on Sept 14th at 10 AM EDT / 3 PM BST. Our first topic will be Engaging Students Online - Communication and Interaction.
Le premier Centre régional de compétences pour les enfants ayant une exposition prénatale à l’alcool et aux drogues dans les pays nordiques est fier d’accueillir pour la première fois cette passionnante conférence de pointe en Norvège.
This year CBC 2020 will run entirely on the Whova online conference platform, delivering a unique and fully interactive virtual conference experience.
#cbconf2020 promises to be an exciting and engaging event, combining the all the features that make our in-person conference the go-to event for scientists and industry professions in the digital health and behaviour change sector, along with unique features made possible by the digital platform!
Drug Demand Reduction in Africa - Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology
Location: Africa
With support from ISSUP Global, ISSUP South Africa is excited to announce its first Virtual Conference on Drug Demand Reduction in Africa - Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology, which will be convened online through a series of six plenary sessions beginning September 16, 2020, through to November 10, 2020.
Favoriser le rétablissement des couples : outils pour les conseillers et les thérapeutes
Location: Webinar
Mercredi 16 septembre 2020 - 15h-17h00 HE (2CT/1MT/12PT)
Description
Une approche relationnelle du traitement de la toxicomanie est la composante manquante dans la plupart des modèles contemporains de dépendance, même si cette hypothèse par défaut entre en conflit avec la plupart des preuves empiriques. La recherche de longue date et bien établie a toujours appuyé les approches de couple et de famille pour traiter les troubles addictifs.
The First Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
Treatment and Care of People with Drug Use Disorders in Contact with the Criminal Justice System: Alternatives to Conviction or Punishment - Impact of COVID-19 in Africa and the Americas
Location: Washington, D.C.
This webinar targets substantive experts and policy makers working in the field of Justice and Health.
Global drug market shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic
Location: Randwick
NDARC Webinar
How have illegal drug markets adapted to the emergence of COVID-19 and social/mobility restrictions imposed across many nations?
The emergence of COVID-19 has prompted an unprecedented global health emergency. Government responses have included social and mobility restrictions (e.g. lockdowns), designed to halt the spread of this highly infectious disease. Markets for illegal drugs have typically been resilient and actors within these networks are known to adapt to new challenges.
The SRNT-E board has decided to set up an online conference taking place on 17-18th Sept 2020. We remain committed to providing the opportunity to both senior and early-career researchers to share their research in the field of nicotine and tobacco. We welcome recent studies on COVID-19 and smoking/vaping. Please continue using the current submission system to submit abstracts/symposia for the online conference.
MARC webinar series: Impacts of COVID on substance use & mental health
Location: Melbourne
About this Event
We are excited to announce the second of our MARC interdisciplinary webinars where you will hear from Prof Paul Dietze, NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, Burnet Institute, and Adjunct Associate Professor Christopher Pearce, General Practice, who will be discussing the impacts of COVID on substance use and mental health. Our discussant for the webinar will be Dr Shalini Arunogiri, Deputy Clinical Director of Turning Point’s Treatment Service, Monash University.
The South Africa HIV Addiction Technology Transfer Centre (ATTC) is funded by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAHMSA), and forms part of the group of international ATTC’s, an extension of the US-based domestic ATTC network.
Webinaire sur la nouvelle ONG Marketplace et l’engagement de la société civile au CND
Location: Vienna
Le Comité des ONG de Vienne sur les drogues (VNGOC) et l’équipe de la société civile de l’ONUDC vous invitent à un webinaire commun présentant l’ONG Marketplace et donnant des conseils sur la façon de s’engager efficacement à la Commission des stupéfiants (CND). Le webinaire comprendra une visite des nouvelles fonctionnalités de l’ONG Marketplace, des informations sur les réunions intersessions du CND cette année et des conseils sur la meilleure façon de postuler pour les occasions de parler.
GTNF 2020 VIRTUAL: Bringing the global conversation to you
The world’s leading annual forum discussing the future of the tobacco and nicotine industries is going virtual this September for the first time in its 13-year history. Take part in four days of stimulating debates on shaping the industries’ futures with delegates from all over the world.
As part of their launch, ISSUP Lebanon wish to invite you to attend a webinar on the 'International Standards on Drug use Prevention' on September 21st 2020.
Lancement du Rapport européen sur les drogues 2020
Location: Lisbon
Comment la pandémie COVIDE-19 affecte-t-elle la consommation, l’approvisionnement et les services liés à la consommation de drogues? Quels sont les coûts de la consommation de drogues en Europe aujourd’hui? Que nous disent les dernières données sur les tendances en matière de production et de trafic de drogues? Soyez le premier à savoir quand l’Agence européenne des médicaments (OEDT) lance son Rapport européen sur les médicaments 2020 : Tendances et évolutions lors d’un événement médiatique en ligne en direct le 22 septembre.
Webinar on the new NGO Marketplace and civil society engagement at the CND
Location: Vienna
The Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC) together with the UNODC Civil Society Team are inviting you to a joint webinar presenting the NGO Marketplace and giving guidance on how to engage effectively at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). The webinar will include a tour through the new features of the NGO Marketplace, information on this years CND intersessional meetings and guidance on how to best apply for speaking opportunities. Flyer and agenda: https://bit.ly/2FfuvRg
Discerning Risks and Effects of Alcohol in the Midst of Adolescent Development
Location: Online
The NIAAA Jack Mendelson Honorary Lecture will take place as a virtual event on Septermber 22, 2020. This year's presenter is Dr. Sandra A. Brown, Vice Chancellor for Research and distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego (UCSD).
The title of her presentation is "Discerning Risks and Effects of Alcohol in the Midst of Adolescent Development.”
La deuxième session plénière de la Conférence virtuelle « éduction de la demande de drogues en Afrique : prévention, traitement et épidémiologi » du 16 septembre au 10 novembre 2020.
Le mercredi 23 septembre, ISSUP Ukraine et ISSUP Kazakhstan souhaitent vous inviter à assister à leur prochain webinaire sur " Nouveaux défis dans les toxicomanies thérapeutiques : expérience de l’Ukraine et du Kazakhstan « .
Pratiques exemplaires pour le traitement des troubles co-occurr : admission, dépistage et évaluation
Location: Webinar
Présenté par : Great Lakes, Northeast and Caribbean, et Northwest Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs)
Le dépistage et l’évaluation systématiques de la santé mentale et de la consommation de substances sont essentiels pour cerner toute la gamme des problèmes de santé comportementale qui touchent chaque client. Ce webinaire explorera les meilleures pratiques de dépistage, y compris les outils de dépistage recommandés et validés ainsi que les politiques et les procédures qui appuieront l’évaluation clinique systématique, systématique et complète.
National Media Conference on the Role of Media for Drug Free Society by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Ehsas For Life/NGO, in Collaboration with Youth Forum Pakistan & Anti-Narcotics Force, Punjab on 23rd September, 2020 at Faletti's Hotel, Lahore-Pakistan.
Location: Lahore,Punjab, Pakistan
Media has today become the voice of our society. Media is the reflection of our society and it depicts what and how society works. It also helps in entertaining the public, educate and make people aware of the current happenings. There is a variety of media platform that has stimulated the thoughts of the young generation and other sections of our society, more eloquently. Over the past three decades, peoples have been heavily influenced by the power of media and it's ability to shape society.
Virtual Summit 2020
Date: 24th and 25th September 2020
The Improving Outcomes in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (IOTOD) team are delighted to announce that IOTOD 2020 is going virtual. In light of ongoing restrictions to travel and public gatherings and our commitment to the safety of our delegates, exhibitors and staff, this year’s conference will be delivered online.
ISSUP Nigeria souhaite vous inviter à assister à la deuxième session de sa série de mises à jour des connaissances le 24 septembre 2020. Ce thème de séance est « Du traitement à la rechute : étapes de rechute ».
Réseau international sur les brèves interventions pour l’alcool et d’autres drogues (INEBRIA)
Location: Goa, Inde
La 17e conférence DE l’INEBRIA aura lieu à Goa, en Inde, du 24 au 25 septembre2020 sous le titre « Définir de nouvelles orientations pour de brèves interventions ». La conférence sera l’occasion pour les praticiens, les responsables de la mise en œuvre, les universitaires, les décideurs et divers autres acteurs d’influencer l’ordre du jour des interventions sur la consommation d’alcool.
''One Day Training Workshop on Counselling Skills'' (Motivational Interviewing , Self-Disclosure) by Youth Forum Pakistan, Doctors Rehab Clinic Intl. with Collaboration ISSUP Pakistan and Nishan Rehab at Islamabad on 27th September, 2020.
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Free Learning Opportunity!
''ONE DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP ON COUNSELLING SKILLS'' (Motivational Interviewing , Self-Disclosure) is going to be Conduct by Dr. Rehab Clinic International and Youth Form Pakistan in Collaboration with ISSUP Pakistan, Nishan Rehab Islamabad and Subhan Medical Center Trust on 27th September, 2020 at Doctors Rehab Clinic Intl. Banigala Islamabad-Pakistan.
The Implications of COVID-19 for Substance Use and Mental Health – A Public Health Perspective
Location: Canada
In this CCSA panel discussion webinar, experts will provide federal, provincial and local perspectives on the response to substance use and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. They will explore the implications of the pandemic response on substance use and mental health, as well as the response measures that were taken, lessons learned and recommendations as pandemic restrictions across Canada begin to lift.
