youth

The multidimensional social ecological needs and service utilization patterns of youth using non-medical prescription opioids: an observational study of routinely collected data in a provincial integrated youth services initiative

Scientific article

26 November 2026

This study examined how non-medical prescription opioid use (NMPOU) among youth aged 12–24 is linked to their health, social needs, and use of services within an integrated youth services network in British Columbia, Canada. Data from over...

ISSUP Nigeria Pays Courtesy Visit to the National Human Rights Commission

ISSUP Nigeria has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), High Chief Dr. Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu, SAN, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration on rights-based approaches to substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery in Nigeria.

Understanding Emotions: Nivishe Mental Health Comic Book

Book

Nivishe Foundation successfully launched “Understanding Emotions,” the first chapter in its groundbreaking Brainwaves Comic Book Series, one of Africa’s first comic books dedicated to mental health education. The series uses relatable...

Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Flagship Initiative by UN Youth Office

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

The United Nations Youth Office launched the flagship initiative on Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing! The initiative promotes an ecosystem model for youth mental health and wellbeing, using a whole-of-society approach. The initiative was...

The Association Between Substance Use Prevalence and Youth Mortality: A Comparative Study of Selected EU Countries

Scientific article

INTRODUCTION: Psychoactive substance use constitutes a significant determinant of morbidity and mortality among adolescent and emerging adult populations across European Union member states. This study aims to examine associations between...

Trends in Substance Use Among Young People in the EU: A Secondary Analysis of Available Data

Scientific article

INTRODUCTION: Substance use among adolescents in the European Union constitutes a significant public health challenge. Particularly concerning are the early onset of use, patterns of polydrug consumption, and the emergence of novel...

Call for Nominations: Youth Representatives for ISSUP National Chapters Advisory Committee

News

ISSUP is pleased to announce the call for nominations for four (4) Youth Representatives to serve on the National Chapters Advisory Committee (NCAC). These positions will represent Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring that young...

Safeguarding the Demographic Bonus: BNN's Prevention Strategy for Children, Youth, and Communities

Video and audio recordings

18 September 2025

This presentation was featured at Indonesia 2025, on the 18.09.2025. Author: Tri Julianto Djatiutomo Abstract: Indonesia is currently in a demographic bonus period, where the majority of the population is of productive age. This window...

GENERACIÓN SIN FRONTERAS: LIDERAZGO JUVENIL QUE TRANSFORMA COMUNIDADES

El proyecto Generación Sin Fronteras fue seleccionado como uno de los tres proyectos ganadores en el Foro de Jóvenes celebrado en Grecia en junio de 2024, destacando por su enfoque innovador y su compromiso con el bienestar de adolescentes en contextos vulnerables.