All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'
From evidence to impact: how to design quality and sustainable addiction prevention
Safety Starts Early: Drug Use Prevention and Violence Prevention as Public Security Investments
Towards Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Czech Republic: A Qualitative Study of Practitioners‘ Perspectives on Key Themes and Methods
INTRODUCTION: This study explores the perspectives of Czech practitioners on sexuality education (SE) for upper primary school students (ISCED level 2). It focuses on the topics they consider relevant, including those currently...
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gambling in Europe
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Europe‘s gambling market, reshaping consumer behaviour, market structure, and regulatory priorities. Restrictions on land-based venues and the cancellation of major sporting events accelerated a...
Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda: Vision, Legacy & The Future of Prevention Pt.4
Quality Rights materials for training, guidance and transformation
Overview
As part of the QualityRights Initiative, WHO has developed a comprehensive package of training and guidance materials. The materials can be used to build capacity among mental health practitioners, people with psychosocial...
Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda: Workforce, Capacity & Global Development Pt.3
Separate or Concomitant Use of Alcohol and Tobacco during Pregnancy: Prevalence and Associated Factors
Abstract
Introduction: Pregnancy is a crucial period for a child’s physiological and psychological development. Alcohol and tobacco consumption during gestation is a public health concern due to the potential harm to maternal health, fetal...
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury of young adults in relation to personality organization
BACKGROUND:
This study builds on previous findings that associate nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) with a pathological self-regulatory mechanism in individuals with abnormalities in their psychological profile. The primary aim of the present...